§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue a circular to local authorities advising them to seek information from tenderers as to their record in meeting quota obligations on the employment of disabled workers; and if he will grant powers for local authorities to reject tenders from firms giving unsatisfactory replies to these inquiries.
§ Mr. OakesNo. It would not be appropriate to use the contractual relationship for this purpose: administration and enforcement of the quota provisions of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944 are for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment.