§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Minister of Munitions whether he is aware that, in connection with the repair of property damaged by the recent explosion, local builders engaged on the work are hampered by the fact that they have not yet been paid for work already executed; and whether he will have these claims met promptly or otherwise advance sufficient money to enable the builders to carry on the work?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe Ministry of Munitions are not employing any direct contractors in connection with the repair of property damaged by the recent explosion, and no claims from builders engaged on the work have been brought to my notice. If my hon. Friend will let me have details-of any cases that have been brought to his notice, I will have inquiries made.