§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to the value at constant prices of new orders obtained by contractors for all new housing in the first three quarters of 1985 compared with 1984 and 1983.
§ Mr. John PattenThe following is the information for Great Britain at 1980 constant prices.
First three quarters £ million 1983 3,305 1984 3,027 1985 2.897 These values do not include orders for home improvement work.