§ 14. Mr. Goldieasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that in the borough of Warrington the provision of surface air-raid shelters is 583 being greatly retarded by the increase in the price of bricks; whether he is prepared to take steps to regulate the price of bricks required for the purpose of national safety; and what steps he proposes to take to see that Warrington is provided with adequate bricks for surface air-raid shelters?
§ Sir A. DuncanI have received no complaint from Warrington about the prices of bricks, but if my hon. and learned Friend will send me details, I shall be glad to look into the matter, in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Home Security. The Departments concerned are consulting the brick-making industry as to the measures to be adopted for increasing production as quickly as possible and as to the best method of regulating prices.
§ Sir Robert YoungIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are derelict buildings in the area which would supply many good bricks for this purpose?
§ Sir A. DuncanYes, Sir.