HC Deb 16 February 1948 vol 447 cc805-6
4. Mr. Frank Byers

asked the Minister of Works if he is aware that galvanised tubing is being used for fencing in St. James Park, London, while the Wimborne and Cranborne Rural District Council cannot obtain it for housing purposes; and whether he will remedy this situation immediately.

Mr. Key

The tubing necessary for fencing in St. James's Park and put up mainly in 1946 was second-hand material and mostly ungalvanised. This material would be unsuitable for water supply pipes.

Mr. Byers

Will the right hon. Gentleman do something to see that Wimborne and Cranborne Rural District Council get the necessary pipes to enable them to proceed with their housing programme?

Mr. Key

Yes, Sir. When applications are made to my regional officers they do, and will continue to do, their best to meet requirements.

Mr. Byers

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that applications have repeatedly been made, and that I have been in correspondence with him for a considerable time? Will he look into the matter again?

Mr. Key

Yes, Sir. The fact that applications have had to be made repeatedly only shows the shortages of the materials.