§ Mr. MacShaneTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what measures his Department is taking to ensure that its contractors and suppliers(a) pay their employees a wage which ensures such employees do not 194W need supplementary welfare payments via various state benefits and (b) meet workplace health and safety regulations; and if he will make a statement. [21459]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightTerms and conditions of employment, including wages, are a matter between the contractor or supplier and his employees, subject of course to any relevant legal requirements. Compliance with health and safety regulations is a legal requirement for the contractor or supplier, but the Treasury does remind suppliers of this in their terms and conditions of contract.