§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action is now being taken to reduce the level of unemployment in the building industry.
§ Mr. ChannonActivity in the building industry generally will increase as the Government's measures to stimulate demand and investment take effect. In addition the £160 million programme of infrastructure works and the provision of increased house improvement grants will help to alleviate unemployment among building workers in the development and intermediate areas.