HC Deb 04 December 1980 vol 995 c274W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will ameliorate the situation in the building and allied trades in Northern Ireland, in view of their present suffering as a result of the moratorium on capital projects in the public sector, by announcing now the probable level of expenditure in 1981–82 on capital projects.

Mr. Rossi

An announcement about public expenditure levels in Northern Ireland in 1981–82 will be made as soon as possible. This will provide a basis for Northern Ireland Departments and other spending authorities to prepare their detailed spending plans for 1981–82, including their plans for capital expenditure.