§ Mr. Fletcher-Cookeasked 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 228W 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. MacCollMy right hon. Friend has no proposals for such an inquiry at present.