§ 42. Mr. Amessasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to the number and nature of questionnaires sent out by district councils over the last year.
§ Mr. ChopeMy Department does not collect such information, but I am aware from representations received that there is a growing practice among some local authorities to issue lengthy questionnaires to potential contractors on matters unrelated to the work for which they wish to tender. We plan to bring forward proposals to deal with this practice.