HC Deb 14 November 1973 vol 864 cc151-2W
55. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the need to build more council houses in Dorset, he will modify the conditions he imposes, including fixed price contracts, since these are delaying the letting of tenders.

Mr. Channon

Following the announcement by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 8th October of the decision to rephrase the programme of public building, with the exception of housing and roads, discussion have been opened with the industry and its public sector clients about contracting procedures for public sector work. The discussion will include consideration of firm price tendering policy.

If my hon. Friend has a particular case of difficulty in mind perhaps he will let me have details.