§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has yet sent, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Melton on 8th July 1975, a detailed answer to the representations he has received from the House Builders Federation regarding road bonds; and what was the general nature of his reply.
§ Mr. MarksOfficials of my Department met members of the House Builders' Federation on 27th October last year to discuss their representations about road bonds. It was then agreed that further work was necessary to examine the problem and to consider possible courses of action. Both the Department and the Federation are now embarked on this further work, and have agreed to consult as required.