HC Deb 23 November 1978 vol 958 c714W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement outlining the sanctions which he proposes to apply to firms or nationalised undertakings which make settlements out-with the pay guidelines.

Mr. Joel Barnett

I refer the hon. Member to paragraph 25 of the White Paper "Winning the Battle Against Inflation" (Cmnd. 7293).

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has completed his consideration of plans to exclude from Government contracts those firms which disregard the guidelines of his pay policy; and, in particular, whether he will advocate the purchase of foreign goods by Government Departments in cases where all the British manufacturers have disregarded the pay guidelines.

Mr. Joel Barnett

We completed consideration of the use in Government con-tracts of clauses relating to pay settlements last March, since when such clauses have been incorporated in new contracts. In deciding whether to buy British or foreign made goods Departments have to take into account all relevant considerations.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list in the Official Report those car manufacturers in the United Kingdom which have settled the pay claims of their employees within the Government's pay guidelines.

Mr. Joel Barnett

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.