HC Deb 07 April 1976 vol 909 c412
13. Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he next expects to meet representatives of the National Council of Building Materials Producers.

Mr. Freeson

I, and my Department, have frequent and continuing discussions with the National Council of Building Material Producers.

Mr. Latham

In view of that Council's generally good record for forecasting, how does the Minister react to its forecast the other day that the level of council house starts will begin to fall steadily from October this year?

Mr. Freeson

I do not accept that prognostication.