HC Deb 13 February 1978 vol 944 c80W
Mr. Rost

asked the Prime Minister (1) which of his Ministers are circulated with a list of blacklisted companies;

(2) which of his Ministers is responsible for deciding which companies are blacklisted for a breach of pay guidelines;

(3) which of his Ministers is responsible for deciding which companies have broken the pay guidelines;

(4) which of his Ministers is responsible for notifying or not notifying a company that is blacklisted for breach of pay guidelines.

The Prime Minister

The decisions referred to are taken by Ministers collectively. The Treasury is in general responsible for informing companies and other Departments that discretionary action may be taken.