HC Deb 02 December 1985 vol 88 c56W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to the value at constant prices of new orders obtained by contractors for all new housing in the first three quarters of 1985 compared with 1984 and 1983.

Mr. John Patten

The following is the information for Great Britain at 1980 constant prices.

First three quarters
£ million
1983 3,305
1984 3,027
1985 2.897

These values do not include orders for home improvement work.