§ 35. Mr. Ridleyasked the Minister of Public Building and Works why he asked the brick companies to increase 1965 brick production by 8 per cent. over that of 1964.
§ Mr. BoydenBecause brick stocks were almost non-existent when my right hon. Friend assumed office.
§ Mr. RidleyIs the Parliamentary Secretary aware that his right hon. Friend wrote to me saying that when they fixed the brick target the Government could not have foreseen the economic crisis? If the Government could not have foreseen the economic crisis, why did they make such a row about the Tory inheritance, and will they now eat their words?
§ Mr. BoydenNo, Sir. This year brick production will meet the anticipated demand and stocks will again reach the normal level.