HC Deb 10 March 1970 vol 797 c268W
39. Mr. Costain

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what is his latest estimate of the effect on output in the building and civil engineering industry due to the shortage of steel.

Mr. John Silkin

I cannot frame such an estimate without imposing on the industry an inquiry which would be much more troublesome than the temporary nature of the shortage warrants.