§ Dr. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to discuss with both sides of the construction industry the possibility of a moratorium on capital spending in 1984–85; and what representations on that subject he has already received from the industry.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinI refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Construction to the hon. Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Mr. Smith) on 13 June at columns912–914.
The Group of Eight has written to me expressing its concern about any possibility of a moratorium. I have replied assuring it that I am very well aware of its concern and that I will certainly have its interests closely in mind if we have to contemplate taking action to avoid a breach of cash limits.