§ Mr. Rossiasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what measures he is taking to reduce further the time taken to build houses in the public sector.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend is continuing to encourage industrialisation and to control costs. In addition he has in a recent circular on tender and contract procedures recommended various means for achieving greater continuity of operations and more timely completions. These measures should increase productivity and reduce construction periods.