§ 21. Rear-Admiral Beamishasked the Minister of Works what steps he has taken to arrange for the release of the necessary skilled labour concerned with the reopening and maximum production of brick and tile works in readiness for building work.
§ Mr. SandysHaving regard to the stocks at present available there is no immediate need to expand the output of the brick industry. However, arrangements are being made for increasing the labour force as soon as this becomes necessary. The large consumption of tiles for bomb damage repair has made it necessary to step up the output. Subject to essential military requirements, arrange- 1216 ments have been made for the immediate release from the Forces and industry of all men, other than those serving overseas, who can be identified as skilled tile makers.
§ Commander Locker-LampsonIs it the case that so far no houses are being built of the old flint out of which the House of Commons was built? Could it not be used for building houses?
§ Mr. SandysThat is going a long way from the Question on the Paper.