§ Mr. Costainasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on the work of the Committee on the application of computers in the construction industry; and what action is being taken by the Committee to communicate its findings to small and medium-sized firms in the construction industry.
§ Mr. AmeryThe committee has promoted the effective use of computers in the construction industry by sponsoring new developments and the provision of advice by publication of reports, meetings and conferences. Special attention has been given to the needs of small and medium-sized building firms. A proposal for a service for the evaluation and exchange of computer programmes was discussed with contractors at a series of meetings convened by the National Federation of Building Trade Employers.