HC Deb 22 June 1971 vol 819 cc272-3W
Mr. Trew

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what advice he has given to local authorities on the use of design and construct contracts for building projects.

Mr. Amery

Local authorities wishing to enter into this type of contract were advised in circulars 79/67 and 77/69 that the contractor with whom the final price is to be negotiated should always be selected through some form of price competition.

Mr. Trew

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy on the use of design and construct contracts for building projects commissioned by his Department.

Mr. Amery

Design and Construct contracts are used for building projects where there are demonstrable benefits, principally of cost or time, to the client. Instructions have been issued within my Department on the factors to be considered, the procedure to be followed in selecting a suitable contractor, and the separate conditions of contract needed for design and for construction.