§ 10. Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he will institute discussions with representatives of the architectural profession to bring about a release of public architectural commissions in advance of future reflation of the economy.
§ Mr. PrenticeNo, Sir. Public authorities phase the placing of their commissions in accordance with the programmes authorised from time to time.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkWould the Minister agree that the suggestion about bringing future public work at least to a stage of working drawings would have the merit that it would prevent first-class design teams from being broken up and might be a considerable help? After all, is there not to be some reflation around 1969 and 1970?
§ Mr. PrenticeWork in the public sector, both in housing and other programmes, has been on a steadily rising curve and therefore I am not sure that the hon. Gentleman's question is strictly relevant.