HL Deb 15 December 1977 vol 387 c2264WA
Lord O'HAGAN

asked 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 STEDMAN

The 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.