§ 12. Mr. Costainasked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he will now make a further statement on his policy on capital investment in plant and machinery on construction sites in the construction industry.
§ Mr. MellishI have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member on 17th June.—[Vol. 766, c. 687.]
§ Mr. CostainIs the Minister aware that the Board of Trade is still refusing to pay grants on winter building equipment such as wood scaffolding and shuttering? Will he use his influence to get these items through to make the industry more efficient?
§ Mr. MellishI want to be helpful—[Interruption.]—yes, I do. Whether the Board of Trade is entitled by law to impose any lower limit for administrative or financial reasons has been the subject of litigation. I understand that the matter is now under appeal, so it is, therefore, sub judice.