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Mr. Ovenden
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue a circular to local authorities advising them to seek information from tenderers as to their record in meeting quota obligations on the employment of disabled workers; and if he will grant powers for local authorities to reject tenders from firms giving unsatisfactory replies to these inquiries.
Mr. Oakes
No. It would not be appropriate to use the contractual relationship for this purpose: administration and enforcement of the quota provisions of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944 are for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment.