§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations have been received from the Sector Working Party on the Mechanical Handling Industry, with regard to the Government's proposed legislation on the powers of local authorities to set up direct labour organisations; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. ArmstrongI understand that the Mechanical Handling Sector Working Party is making representations about the possible effect of the proposed legislation on local authority direct labour organisations. A detailed reply will be sent to the working party.