§ 56. Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Supply if he will give a list of the materials required in buildings which cannot be obtained without first getting a permit from one of his controlling Departments.
§ Sir A. DuncanPermits from Ministry of Supply controls for materials used directly in buildings are necessary in respect of timber and building board.
§ Mr. BossomCan the Minister state how long it usually takes for his Department to grant these permits?
§ Sir A. DuncanThe shortest time practicable in these matters.
§ Mr. BossomCould he turn that into days or months or weeks? His Department is credited with taking a long time very often.