HC Deb 21 December 1932 vol 273 c1063
28. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL (for Mr. PARKINSON)

asked the Minister of Transport the quantity and value of non-British materials used on the repair and make-up of roads in this country which received grants from the Road Fund during the 12 months ended 31st October, 1932?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

I regret that this information is not available, but as the hon. Member is Aware the Ministry of Transport has done everything in its power to encourage the use of home-produced materials.

Mr. EVERARD

Cannot the Minister of Transport make it a condition of giving a grant that only home-produced granite is used? There is an enormous amount of unemployment at the present time in that trade.

Mr. THORNE

Will the Minister consider British tar at the same time?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

I will consider everything.