HC Deb 09 May 1977 vol 931 cc309-10W
Mr. Gourlay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total amount paid by local authorities to private contractors in the construction industry in the last financial year.

Mr. Millan

The information is not available.

Mr. Gourlay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the total amount paid by area health boards to private contractors in the construction industry in the last financial year.

Mr. Harry Ewing

On capital account about £28½ million in 1976–77. On revenue account some maintenance work is carried out by private contractors, but figures are not available.