Question reference: S1W-23607
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 28 February 2002
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Current status: Answered by Peter Peacock on 12 March 2002
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider repealing sections of Part II of the Local Government Act 1988 that prohibit non-commercial matters, such as employees' terms and conditions, from being taken into account by public authorities when entering into contracts for the delivery of goods and services and what the reasons are for its position on this matter.
Answer
The Scottish Executive plans to use the forthcoming Scottish Local Government Bill to amend those parts of the Local Government Act 1988 that are currently preventing Scottish local authorities from delivering fully on their commitment to fair employment and Best Value. This change is being made in response to a recommendation of the Best Value Task Force.