§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress is being made in the establishment of a construction industry board; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesMy right hon. Friend, my noble Friend the Minister of State and I met with representatives of the construction industry and their clients on 7 February and agreed to set up a new construction industry board. The board will take forward the reform proposals in Sir Michael Latham's report "Constructing the Team". The board will be chaired by550W Sir Michael Latham and will include representatives from the construction industry and its clients.