HC Deb 15 June 1978 vol 951 cc629-30W
Mr. Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the building industry regarding increased public investment in that industry; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Armstrong

My right hon. Friends and I meet representatives of the construction industry regularly to discuss matters of mutual interest, including the level of public sector demand. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will be meeting leaders of eight of the industry's representative organisations next month.