82. Mr. W. Joseph Stewartasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that in Durham there is a shortage of common clay bricks for building; whether he will take the necessary steps to increase the supply, and thereby enable local authorities to carry out their housing schemes in respect of slum-clearance areas which have been demolished; and that in Durham County there are beds of fine clay adaptable for the making of bricks so that unemployed labour could be absorbed either by private effort or otherwise?
§ Sir K. WoodI have no evidence of any shortage of bricks in the County of Durham, but if the hon. Member has any such evidence, I shall be pleased to look into the matter.