§ Mr. David Priceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the annual growth rate for the output of the British brick and cement industry for each year from 1973 to 1977 inclusive, measured at 1973 prices; and what annual changes he expects for 1978 and 1979.
§ Mr. ArmstrongAnnual changes ill the quantity of bricks and cement produced are as follows:
Bricks (Great Britain) Cement (United Kingdom) percentage change from previous year 1974 -22 -11 1975 -9 -5 1976 +7 -7 1977 -6 -2 These industries should benefit from the expected increase in construction output this year and in 1979.