Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether, in connection with his proposed inquiry into the possibility of reducing imports, he will ensure that attention is paid to the use of imported materials in connection with the building programmes for which central and local government authorities are responsible.
§ Mr. John SilkinI assume that the hon. Member is referring to the discussions on import saving which are taking place in the National Economic Development Council. The scope for import sav-300W ings on building materials is something which my Department keeps under constant review.