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UK: NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: JUNE 2005

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Orders in the year to June 2005 rose by five per cent compared to orders in the previous twelve month period, and orders in the second quarter of 2005 rose by nine per cent compared to the same quarter a year earlier. Orders in the second quarter of 2005 rose by nine per cent compared to the previous quarter, with increases in all sectors except public non-housing and private commercial orders. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.

Private housing orders in the year to June 2005 rose by 15 per cent compared to those in the previous year. Orders in the second quarter of 2005 rose by 24 per cent compared with the previous quarter, and by 26 per cent when compared with the same quarter a year earlier.

Public housing and housing association orders rose by six per cent in the year to June 2005 compared with the previous year. Public housing and housing association orders in the second quarter of 2005 rose by 23 per cent compared to the previous quarter, but fell by seven per cent compared to the same quarter a year earlier. All comparisons in this sector are affected by large variations due to its relatively small size.

Infrastructure orders in the year to June 2005 increased by 12 per cent compared with the previous twelve month period. Orders in the second quarter of 2005 rose by 13 per cent compared with the previous quarter, and rose by 17 per cent when compared to the same quarter a year earlier.

Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the year to June 2005 fell by seven per cent compared with the previous twelve month period. Orders in the second quarter of 2005 fell by four per cent compared with the previous quarter, and by 14 per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.

Private commercial orders in the year to June 2005 were unchanged compared with the previous year. Orders in the second quarter of 2005 fell by two per cent compared to the previous quarter, but rose by one per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.

Private industrial orders in the year to June 2005 rose by 15 per cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the second quarter of 2005 rose by 19 per cent compared to the previous quarter, and rose by 47 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.

Notes to Editors

1. Because monthly figures are variable, especially for individual sectors, attention is directed to the latest quarter. Even this comparison may be affected by exceptionally high or low results.

2. Figures for individual sectors can be affected by exceptionally large contracts.

3. Current price figures (table 3A) are adjusted - using information on the movement of tender prices - to produce constant price figures (tables 1 and 2) which provide a measure of volume.

4. A regional breakdown of orders at current prices is published every quarter, i.e. for March, June, September and December.

5. Additional graphs showing more detailed trends in individual sectors are included in the Statistical Release.

6. National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out in the National Statistics Code of Practice. They undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure they meet customer needs.

7. Next publication date of New Construction Orders Statistical Release: 8 September 2005.

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