HC Deb 17 April 1986 vol 95 cc481-2W
20. Mr. Dubs

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to ensure that Government commercial contracts will be given only to firms which can demonstrate that they have effective equal opportunities policies.

Mr. Ian Stewart

The basis for the award of Government contracts is value for the taxpayers' money. All firms, whether tendering for Government contracts or not, must obey the existing laws relating to equal opportunities.

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