§ Mr. Merchantasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent representations he has received from the British paint industry as to standards applied to protective paints for bridges and similar steel structures; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyI have been asked to reply
International Paint wrote to me on 19 May proposing that the Department's specification be amended to permit the use of new paint system that require fewer coats. I have asked for full details so that the technical and economical merits of the proposal can be thoroughly examined.