HC Deb 13 April 1984 vol 58 c436W
Mr. Anderson

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what action he intends to stimulate the building industry in Wales.

Mr. John Stradling Thomas

The building industry in Wales is already benefitting from the economic recovery brought about by the Government's economic policies. Clear evidence of this is the 40 per cent. increase in private sector housing starts between 1981 and 1983. In 1984–85 the industry will continue to benefit from the £191.5 million which is available to local authorities and the Housing Corporation to spend on housing. Moreover, Urban Development Grants recently announced will result in total investment in 6 private sector housing schemes of about £13.5 million.