I have commented before on the high level of construction inflation in recent years. I am disappointed that this has eroded the output being delivered in return for this massive level of investment. The taxpayer cannot be expected to write a blank cheque to meet cost increases generated within the construction sector. The rate of inflation in the sector is now reducing to more acceptable levels and I expect to see greater value for money and improved output from the capital investment in 2003 than has been the case in recent years.