77. Colonel BURNasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that there is a shortage of building material, especially cement, at Torquay, and will he take steps to rectify this deficiency owing to which building operations are at a standstill.
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Dr. Addison)No information has reached me which suggests that there is a shortage of building material at Torquay. I will, however, make inquiries in the matter.
§ Mr. BILLINGIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a general shortage of building material throughout the country, and will he communicate with the Minister of Transport and endeavour to get some further transport facilities for building material?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am doing my best.