HC Deb 08 March 1978 vol 945 cc635-6W
37. Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from civil engineering contractors on the subject of pay guideline clauses in public contracts.

Mr. Shore

I met the Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors, together with other bodies representing the construction industry, on 28th February for a full discussion on this matter. My colleagues and I are considering their representations.