§ Mr. Murtonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will now make a further statement on the North Peckham building project undertaken by the direct labour department of the London Borough of Southwark; and what action he proposes to take in that regard.
§ Mr. MacCollWhen this project ran into difficulties Southwark Council considered what could best be done, and after investigation appointed Messrs. Bovis Limited to manager the remainder of the work. My right hon. Friend's consent was not required and since the council had professional and independent investigation and advice, he saw no reason to intervene and sees none now.