HC Deb 09 December 1946 vol 431 c757
59. Lieut.-Colonel Bromley-Davenport

asked the Minister of Works whether he is aware that building operations are now being held up through a shortage of putty; and what steps are being taken to remedy this shortage.

Mr. Tomlinson

There is, of course, a general shortage of putty due to the temporary world shortage of linseed oil, and it has not so far been possible to find a satisfactory substitute for linseed oil in putty. I have, however, taken steps to arrange for supplies for priority work.