§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has received any representations concerning the issuing of letters of assessment from the building research advisory services; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George Young[pursuant to his answer, 14 February 1986, c. 590]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, myself and my ministerial colleagues regularly receive representations concerning the building research advisory services, and particularly the fire research station advisory service, from hon. Members and industrial organisations.
The fire research station advisory service has for many years been operating under heavy demand of work, and intends to continue operating effectively in the future. Particular emphasis is given to assisting United Kingdom manufacturers with export business.