§ Lord O'HAGANasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are satisfied that local authorities are complying with Directive No. 71/305 when they award contracts to their own direct labour departments.
§ Baroness STEDMANThe Government are not aware of any evidence to suggest that local authorities are not complying with the requirements of EEC Directive 71/305 when they award contracts to their direct labour departments.