Jun 20 2006
Orders in the twelve months to April 2006 rose by eight per cent compared with the previous twelve months, but orders in the three months to April 2006 fell by four per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the three months to April 2006 fell by 14 per cent compared to the previous three months, with decreases in all sectors. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to April 2006 rose by one per cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to April 2006 fell by one per cent compared with the previous three months, and by 14 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 18 per cent in the twelve months to April 2006 compared with the previous twelve months. Public housing and housing association orders in the three months to April 2006 fell by 12 per cent compared to the previous three months, but rose by 18 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. All comparisons in this sector are affected by large variations due to its relatively small size.
Infrastructure orders in the twelve months to April 2006 increased by 19 per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to April 2006 fell by 34 per cent compared with the previous three months, and by 22 per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to April 2006 fell by 10 per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to April 2006 fell by three per cent compared with the previous three months, and by six per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to April 2006 were 12 per cent higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to April 2006 were 17 per cent lower compared to the previous three months, but rose by three per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to April 2006 rose by 32 per cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the three months to April 2006 fell by 25 per cent compared to the previous three months, but rose by 17 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.