HC Deb 16 December 1977 vol 941 cc411-2W
Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has issued any circulars or letters to local authorities instructing them to blacklist any contractors in the construction industry for alleged breaches of (a) stage 1, (b) stage 2 and (c) the present arrangements; if so, on what dates, and how many firms were involved.

Mr. Shore

, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 9th December 1977; Vol. 940, c. 907–8] gave the following information:

The hon. Member will be aware of Circulars 123/75 and 103/76. No subsequent communication has been sent to local authorities on this subject.