§ 42. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of Works if he can give an assurance that in allocating supplies of sheet lining materials for temporary houses full consideration will be given to the requirements of permanent prefabricated dwellings and two-stage houses; and what supplies of such materials are likely to be available in the immediate post-war period.
Mr. Sandy'sYes, Sir. In planning the production of sheet lining materials, full consideration is being given to the requirements of housing of all kinds. Sufficient supplies should be available to meet anticipated requirements in the immediate post-war period.
Mr. StewartIs my right hon. Friend aware that in the trade the fear is that the bulk of the material is being used for temporary purposes, when vast quantities will be needed for permanent houses?
§ Mr. SandysI think my hon. Friend is under a misapprehension. In planning the production requirements for these types of materials, we have taken into account the permanent housing programme just as much as the temporary housing programme. I am advised that there is not likely to be any acute shortage of sheeting materials for the post-war programme.