§ 30. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Cuthbert Headlamasked the Minister of Works whether, in view of the grave shortage of cement in the Northern region, he will take immediate steps to increase the allocation.
§ 27. Brigadier Thorpasked the Minister of Works if he is aware of the serious shortage of cement in the Northern region; and what he is proposing to do about it.
§ Mr. KeyAs I stated in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for The Hartle-pools (Mr. D. Jones) on 19th April, I am aware that there has been a shortage of cement in the Northern region. I arranged for extra supplies to be sent there and they are now arriving.