HC Deb 01 May 1951 vol 487 cc992-3
40. Wing Commander Bullus

asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning how many prefabricated bungalows transferred to local authorities by his Department were fitted with galvanised sinks.

Mr. Dalton

Ten thousand, six hundred and seventy-six.

Wing Commander Bullus

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how many other local authorities, apart from Wembley and Sevenoaks, have complained about these defective sinks? As they are original defects and not a question of maintenance and repair, would not the right hon. Gentleman's Department review again the complaints which have been made against these sinks?

Mr. Dalton

The only note I have here is about a complaint from Wembley, but I will certainly inquire whether any other authorities have made similar complaints and we will look further into the matter. I am advised that the problem is that these sinks are thought to rust more readily than certain others.