Cast-iron Components (Hansard, 13 February 1947)

§ 4. Mr. Bossom
asked the Minister of Health to what extent builders are held up due to the inability to obtain the cast-iron ingredients required in their housing programme.

§ Mr. Bevan
I have no precise information as to the numbers of cases. Supplies of certain cast-iron components still fall short of requirements, but articles in various alternative materials are increasingly available and have been recommended to housing authorities.

§ Mr. Bossom
Could the Minister give a list of those in the OFFICIAL REPORT tomorrow?

§ Mr. Bevan
Tomorrow?

§ Mr. Bossom
Yes, in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

§ Mr. Bevan
It would be very difficult to extract these this afternoon, but, if we have an opportunity of discussing the housing programme we will be able to give the further particulars needed.

§ Mr. Bossom
Would the Minister consider sending me the instructions he has sent to the public authorities?

§ Mr. Bevan
Certainly, Sir