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Written question asked by Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 18 August 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Monday, 6 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Construction: Materials

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the Construction Leadership Council's statement on Construction Product Availability on 22 June 2021, what steps his Department is taking to (a) support allocation transparency within the building materials supply chain and (b) protect smaller building firms from unfair practices in materials supply.

Answer

At present, demand for building materials is outstripping supply due to high levels of global construction activity. Manufacturers are working hard to maximise production, but they are struggling to keep pace with demand due to lack of stock and Coronavirus-related disruption to production facilities, shipping and logistics.

The Government recognises the impact that this situation is having on many smaller building firms and we are working closely with the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Product Availability Group to monitor and manage it.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40975
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Construction Materials Unfair practices Supply chains
Link
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