HC Deb 23 February 1987 vol 111 c90W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to introduce legislation to prevent the imposition of non commercial conditions by local authorities in contracts 'with construction companies and other suppliers.

Dr. Boyson

I refer my hon. Friend to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 18 February, at column 916. While we have reluctantly had to postpone the legislation planned for this Session, it is our firm intention to introduce appropriate legislation at the first available opportunity.