§ 20. Mr. Dubsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to ensure that Government commercial 482W contracts will be given only to firms which can demonstrate that they have effective equal opportunities policies.
§ Mr. Ian StewartThe 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.