A Somerset MP recently visited Bradfords Building Supplies to explore housing delivery support.
Gideon Amos, the Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton and Wellington, was welcomed by the company's chief executive David Young.
He saw examples of trade essentials and value-added products available to Bradfords' customers.
At the end of his visit, Mr Amos said: "Having trained as an architect and worked on building sites myself, it was a pleasure to visit Bradfords Building Supplies to meet the staff.
"I want to thank David, Jason and their team for the benefits Bradfords, still a family firm, bring Taunton including employing some of our ex-servicemen and former Royal Marine commandos."
Mr Young shared with Mr Amos the need for a properly-structured, long-term plan to build three-and-a-half to four million new homes in England over the next 10 years.
He highlighted current obstacles, including the capability and capacity of local planning authorities and phosphate and nitrate pollution.
Mr Young said: "We were pleased to welcome Gideon today and show him how Bradfords has evolved since we began in 1770."
He acknowledged the difficulties faced by businesses due to nutrient neutrality, stating: "Every day it remains unresolved makes it more difficult and time-consuming to be a financially-stable business, offering good jobs, and paying our way as a good local employer."
The MP also met long-serving staff member Steve Hoggart and apprentice Jadon Sigobodhla.
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