§ Mr. Parryasked the Prime Minister how many letters she has received concerning the implications for the construction industry of Government restrictions on local government spending; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI have received two letters on this subject from contractors in the construction industry, and three from other individuals. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment maintains close contact with the construction industry, and discussed reports on infrastucture by NEDO, the CBI and the TUC at the last National Economic Development Council meeting on 9 January 1985. He will be meeting the group of eight next month.