Jobs and the Unemployed

Part of Opposition Day — [3rd allotted day] – in the House of Commons at 3:28 pm on 7 July 2010.

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Photo of Graham Stuart Graham Stuart Chair, Education Committee, Chair, Education Committee 3:28, 7 July 2010

One great mystery of the past 13 years is that there were record levels of immigration under the Labour Government and record lows in the number of houses built, particularly affordable housing units. I do not know the explanation for that, but I would be interested hear whether the hon. Gentleman, with his background in construction, has any thoughts on how we can increase the number of housing units in this country, so that we can tackle homelessness and boost the construction industry, jobs and employment.