HC Deb 28 July 1980 vol 989 c540W
Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of council house building in the United Kingdom was represented by (a) direct labour departments of councils and (b) private construction companies in the years since 1974.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

Following is the available information:

will now make a statement on the chairmanship of the Agrément Board.

Mr. Stanley

My right hon. Friend has invited Mr. F. R. Gibb, joint managing director of Taylor Woodrow Ltd., to accept the chairmanship of the council of the Agrément Board from 1 August. I wish to express my appreciation to Mr. W. S. Jones for his valuable services as acting chairman. Further appointments to the council will be made.