Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Linda Riordan and Michael Fallon

Thursday 8th November 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax) (Lab/Co-op)]

T5. Every pound invested in the construction industry generates nearly three in economic activity. What support is being given to construction companies, such as Marshalls in Halifax, to get them building, boost the construction industry and protect and create jobs now—before it is too late for these companies?

[Michael Fallon]

The best way that the hon. Lady can help that company is to support our proposals to unlock new housing, particularly affordable housing, and new infrastructure as set out in the Growth and Infrastructure Bill, which unfortunately the Labour party voted against on Monday night.