38. Mr. TALBOTasked whether steps can be taken to remove munitions of war from the brickyards which they now monopolise, in order that brick making can be resumed, in view of the shortage now existing in some localities and the urgent need of providing a supply for the carrying out of housing schemes?
Mr. HOPEThe total number of brickyards used by the Ministry for storage, etc., of munitions of war was 64. Of these 36 have been released, 19 are in course of being cleared. I am having inquiries made as to the earliest date at which the remainder can be returned.