HC Deb 29 March 1923 vol 162 cc716-7
57. Mr. CHARLES ROBERTS

asked the Minister of Health the prices of Portland cement per ton and of cast-iron pipes per ton at. July, 1914, December, 1921. and March, 1923; and whether the Committee on the price of building materials appointed by him will inquire into the cost of production of these articles, and ascertain whether the existing prices are due to the action of combines in those trades?

Captain HACKING

As the answer contains a tabular statement, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

According to the information available in my Department as regards London, the answer to the first part of the question is ac follows:

— Portland Cement. Cast Iron pipes (2½ "Rain Water)
July, 1914 37s. per ton 1s. 3d.peryard.
December, 1921 77s. 6d. per ton 4s. 2d.peryard.
March, 1923 58s. per ton 1s. 11d.peryard.

Investigation of the prices of these materials will fall within the scope of the Committee on the price of building materials.

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