HC Deb 27 February 1978 vol 945 cc79-80W
Mr. Canavan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated amount of investment in the construction industry over the past 12 months; and what is the projected amount for the next 12 months.

Mr. Joel Barnett

Investment by the construction industry in 1977 is provisionally estimated to have been about £530 million at current prices. Forecasts for 1978 are not available.