§ 56. Sir ALAN McLEANasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the national house-building policy, he has urged the trades concerned to enlarge 761 their capacity for producing more bricks, more tiles, more builders' glass, and more baths, to replace supplies now imported; and what response has been made by the respective manufacturers?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREMy right hon. Friend is in constant touch with representatives of manufacturers and suppliers of building materials, and he understands that where necessary they have already taken or are taking steps to increase the productive capacity of their works.