To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will introduce further measures to ensure that contractors meet their obligations to sub-contractors. [75919]

There is already in place an extensive framework of commercial law on which parties to a contractual arrangement can seek to rely. Where disputes arise between parties to a contract, it is advisable for them to seek to establish their legal rights and obligations under the arrangements.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received regarding sub-contracting malpractices; and if he will make a statement. [75917]

I have not received any representations regarding sub-contracting malpractices in particular.