§ 76. Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will institute an inquiry into the acceptance of tenders for construction work to the Manchester Corporation.
§ Mr. AmeryLocal authorities are required by law to place contracts in accordance with their standing orders. These fall within the discretion of each authority. My right hon. Friend has no specific power to inquire into an authority's tender and contract procedures or into the placing of individual contracts.