§ 22. Mr. Fordasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what facilities he proposes to introduce to provide an information and advisory service for the construction industry.
§ Mr. John SilkinFrom early May the Building Research Station will offer a technical advisory service including site visits. The service for which fees will be charged will operate from the laboratories at Watford and East Kilbride and from a new centre in Birmingham. A descriptive brochure will be placed in the Library of the House when printed.
§ Mr. FordIs my right hon. Friend aware that that statement will be very well accepted in the industry, which readily acknowledges that improvements in productivity are possible and should be made?
§ Mr. SilkinI am very grateful to my hon. Friend. I had to make the choice between a solution of that sort and imposing a levy on the industry. In consultation with my National Consultative Council, I chose this formula.