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Mr. Arthur Jones
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the NFBTE over the proposal to introduce legislation to extend the powers of local authority direct labour departments.
Mr. Freeson
The National Federation of Building Trades Employers has objected in principle to the proposals.
Mr. Farr
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will await the proposals of the Inter-Departmental Working Party relating to the activities of the direct labour departments of local authorities before considering fresh legislation in this field.
Mr. Freeson
I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 21st October to the hon. Member for Southend, East (Sir S. McAdden).—[Vol. 917, c. 514.]