HC Deb 24 February 1969 vol 778 cc227-8W
Mr. Fletcher-Cooke

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what action he proposes to take on the recommendation of the National Board for Prices and Incomes on pay and conditions in the construction industry other than building and civil engineering that there should be an inquiry into the relative advantages in cost to local authorities of placing contracts for new building with private contractors or undertaking the work with their own direct labour forces.

Mr. MacColl

My right hon. Friend has no proposals for such an inquiry at present.