§ 34. Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent representations he has received in response to his proposal to bring in legislation to enable the expansion of work by direct labour departments of local authorities.
§ Mr. FreesonMy right hon. Friend and I met a deputation from the contractors' and sub-contractors' organisations on 11th February.
§ 41. Mr. Graham Pageasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any proposals for introducing new rules to deal with the tendering and accounts of local authority direct labour departments.
§ Mr. FreesonYes.