§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to ensure that the central unit for procurement's best practice guidelines cover large lead contractors which sub-contract to small and medium enterprises. [29957]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightThe central unit on procurement's best practice guidance covers prime contractors and their subcontractors. The provisions apply to all subcontractors, whether large or small.
The contractual relationships between prime contractors and their subcontractors is largely a matter for the contracting parties.