HC Deb 21 February 1973 vol 851 c99W
33. Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if lie will make a statement on the use of steel in the construction of buildings for which he is responsible.

Mr. Channon

Steel is used basically in the two forms of construction, reinforced concrete and structural steelwork, employed for the frames of the larger types of building for which my Department is responsible. The choice between the two media is determined by economic, environmental and functional consideration.

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