§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether his Department recognises the Federation of Master Builders as a representative organisation for the purposes of official consultation with building firms; and whether he will make a statement regarding his policy on this matter.
§ Mr. FreesonThe federation is not represented on the National Consultative Council of the Building and Civil Engineering Industries, but the Department is willing to discuss with the Federation of Master Builders particular issues affecting it.