§ Mr. Hudson Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his assessment of the factors causing the level of unemployment among construction workers in Wales to be 10 per cent. higher than in England and 8 per cent. higher than in Scotland.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe level of unemployment in the construction industry, which fluctuates significantly between regions at different points in time, is related to the health of the economy as a whole. The Government's policies are designed to reduce unemployment by restoring the economy to a position of sustained long-term growth.