§ 68. Brigadier-General CROFTasked the Minister of Reconstruction whether the Hamworthy brickfields are being used as an ammunition dump; and whether, in view of the fact that building operations in the South and West of England are being held up through lack of bricks, he will take immediate steps to assist this brickfield to resume operations?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI have been asked to answer this question. My hon. and gallant Friend has been misinformed. The Hamworthy brickfield was returned to the owners on 28th February, and the firm has accepted an order from the Ministry for 2,000,000 bricks. With reference to the second part of the question, I am advised that there is an ample supply of bricks to meet the Government building programme, and any work which may be undertaken by private enterprise.