§ Mr. KirkhopeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he last met representatives of the construction industry; and what was discussed.
§ Mr. RidleyThe Under-Secretary of State, my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Mr. Trippier), met the group of eight last July when issues of current concern such as work load, training, research and development and inner cities were discussed. In addition, I met construction industry representatives at numerous functions organised by the industry's organisations and institutions over the year.