HC Deb 08 March 1978 vol 945 cc633-4W
27. Mr. Eyre

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has to extend the direct labour powers of local authorities.

Mr. Shore

I refer the hon. Member to my reply earlier today to the hon. Members for Holland with Boston (Mr. Body) and Petersfield (Mr. Mates).

28. Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made with his proposals for the adoption of officially recommended accounting procedures by all local authority direct labour organisations.

Mr. Shore

I hope to publish my proposals later this year.

35. Mr. Rathbone

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he intends to reintroduce the Local Authorities (Works) Bill.

Mr. Shore

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to my reply earlier today to the hon. Members for Holland with Boston (Mr. Body) and Petersfield (Mr. Mates).

41. Mr. Budgen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with local authorities regarding the extension of direct labour activity.

Mr. Shore

I refer the hon. Member to my reply given earlier today to the hon. Members for Holland with Boston (Mr. Body) and Petersfield (Mr. Mates).