HC Deb 10 March 1983 vol 38 c461W
Mr. Steen

asked the Prime Minister (1) if she will amend the existing priority suppliers agreement to provide that prison workshops and workshops for the disabled receive no higher preference in the allocation of Government orders than competing private sector firms in special development areas; and if she will make a statement;

(2) if she will issue a circular to the nationalised industries and public authorities encouraging them to favour private enterprise in their purchasing policy.

The Prime Minister

I am looking into the matters raised by my hon. Friend and will write to him.