§ 34. Mr. Hunterasked the Minister of Works the approximate total value of office building under construction in London at the present time.
§ Mr. BirchIt is estimated that about £20 million is being spent on new office building in London this year.
§ Mr. HunterCan the Minister inform me whether the amount of office building is causing a shortage of materials and labour on housing estates in London and Middlesex?
§ Mr. BirchThe only shortage of building materials is of reinforcing steel, which does not affect housing very much. No doubt the demand for labour is competitive to a certain extent.