HC Deb 17 May 1995 vol 260 c249W
22. Mr. William O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about the prospects for the construction industry. [23212]

Mr. Robert B. Jones

Construction output increased by 3 per cent. last year. British firms are doing well abroad and industry forecasts point to continuing modest growth this year and in the future.