§ Mr. Beanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has completed the consideration which was promised in a statement in another place on 24th September of measures to help provide employment where it is most needed in the construction industry; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettArrangements will be made immediately with the local authorities and other bodies concerned for new work to be commissioned from the construction industry for completion
£ million England: 1. Improvements of publicly owned housing 12 2. National Health Service 4 3. Education 4 4. Other local authority services (at local discretion subject to central guidance on priorities—e.g. youth employment, fire precautions in old people's homes etc.) 4 — 24 Scotland 3½ Wales 2½ 30 A corresponding programme of works will also be undertaken in Northern Ireland, suiting the Government's priorities in the Province, at a cost of £2 million. Details will be announced as soon as possible.