§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action his Department takes if the quality of supplies from one of its contractors does not meet the specification.
§ Mr. LangShould the quality of supplies from a contractor fail to meet the specification, the contractor will immediately be invited to discuss with the Department what measures the supplier intends to implement to rectify the problem. If the problem with the quality of supplies is not rectified, the Scottish Office will consider exercising its rights under the terms and conditions of the contract.