§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on expected levels of activity in the construction industry; and what action his Department intends to take.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesConstruction output increased by 3 per cent. last year and modest yet sustained growth looks set to continue. My Department continues to work with the industry to monitor activity levels in the different sectors, and to promote competitiveness and success in export markets.