§ 83. Mr. Mitchisonasked the Minister of Local Government and Planning whether he is aware that a shortage of plasterboard is impeding the housing programme of the Kettering Borough Council. the urban district council of Burton Latimer and the Kettering Rural District Council; that in Burton Latimer the completion of a number of houses is being held up for that reason; and what steps he proposes to take to expedite supplies.
§ Mr. StokesI have been asked to reply. Owing to inadequate supplies of the paper liner used in its manufacture, the production of plasterboard has recently been curtailed. As a result, there have been shortages of plasterboard in many parts of the country, including the Kettering district. Alternative materials are being used by the Kettering Borough and the Kettering Rural District Council and arrangements are being made for the plasterboard for the Burton Latimer houses to be delivered shortly.