§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on current trends in the number of permanent dwellings(a) started, (b) under construction and (c) completed.
§ Sir George Young[pursuant to his reply, 24 June 1994, c. 307]: My right hon. Friend announced on 7 July, Official Report, column 307, the publication of the latest state of the construction industry report, produced jointly with the construction industry; copies are available in the Library. It points to a period of sustained modest growth, with private housing showing an improvement on last year. With steady growth in the economy and low interest rates, a vigorous and competitive construction industry is well set to take advantage of a period of steady sustained growth.