HC Deb 01 March 1920 vol 126 c22
77. Colonel BURN

asked 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. BILLING

Is 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. ADDISON

I am doing my best.