HC Deb 23 June 1982 vol 26 cc132-3W
30. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities in England have begun to put small repair and maintenance work of council property to competitive tender from private builders.

Mr. Stanley

This information is not available, but the new Competition Regulations will require authorities to put some 30 per cent. of jobs valued individually at £10,000 or less out to competition after 1 October 1982.