§ 31. Sir Michael NeubertTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his current assessment of the prospects for the building and construction industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesConstruction output began to increase last year after three and a half years of decline. New orders are increasing and growth is expected to continue.
The latest state of the construction industry report is currently being produced jointly by the Department of the Environment and representatives of the construction industry. Copies will be placed in the Library in due course.