asked the Minister for Health if the Fair Wages Clause, described in a reply of 15th November, 1962, is applied by his Department to contracts entered into by local authorities which require his approval.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fair Wages Clause.
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The general conditions of contract which local health authorities are required to use for hospital building works, undertaken by them with my approval, includes a clause similar to the Fair Wages Clause described in the reply of 15th November, 1962, referred to by the Deputy.
Can the Minister say if it applies to any other type of contract in his Department than building?
Yes, several contracts.
Why did the Minister specify building contracts? Did the Minister not refer to building contracts?