HC Deb 24 July 1956 vol 557 c24W
85. Mr. Chapman

asked the Minister of Works to what extent the credit squeeze has now resulted in a fall in the volume of private building.

Mr. Buchan-Hepburn

It is too early as yet for any reduction to have shown itself in the volume of private building work actually being carried out. Nevertheless there are indications that but for the credit squeeze appreciably more new private building would be coming forward.