HC Deb 22 July 1974 vol 877 c382W
Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the way he intends to help manufacturers supplying essential products for the building industry to overcome their present cash flow problems.

Mr. Freeson

The Government continue to keep the financial position of these companies under close review. The additional resources which they have provided for housing should help building material producers. They have also taken action to encourage prompt payment to contractors engaged in public sector construction contracts and this should assist them in making payments to suppliers of materials.