§ 89. Mr. Robson-Brownasked the Minister of Works what consideration he has given to the resolutions passed by the National Federation of Building Trade Operatives regarding the nationalisation of the building industry; and if he will publish a White Paper setting out the Government's policy with regard to the future organisation, development and encouragement of this industry.
§ Mr. StokesI assume the hon. Member is referring to the recent Conference of the National Federation of Building Trades Operatives at Ayr. I am not aware that any resolutions about nationalisation were before this Conference, but I understand that a report on the subject was referred to the Executive Committee for further examination in the light of 13W the discussion that took place. In these circumstances, it would clearly be premature for me to make any statement on the matter.
As regards the second part of the Question, I have for some time been discussing with my National Consultative Council the Reports of the Building Industry Working Party and the Building Productivity Team; our latest meeting was held last Friday. It is not at present my intention to issue a White Paper.