A significant majority of stakeholders do not perceive problems in relation to subcontracting. Among the large number of contributions reporting problems in this area, one group of stakeholders expresses a certain scepticism towards subcontracting in general, another group welcomes the possibility of subcontracting, but complains about the limiting factors. Issues raised by contributors who are rather sceptical about the current practice of subcontracting in the Member States include the reduced control that public authorities can exercise over subcontractors, the difficult position of subcontractors vis-à-vis the main contractors and uncertainties with regard to the applicable EC law.