HC Deb 06 May 1981 vol 4 c98W
35. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations have been received from the construction industry concerning the present level of new building and improvement both nationally and in the regions.

Mr. Stanley

My right hon. Friend and I have met the Group of Eight regularly, as well as other major construction bodies and the Building and Civil Engineering EDC's. They have all explained to us the industries' current difficulties. Representations have also been made to us by a number of the construction industry's bodies.