HC Deb 10 October 1940 vol 365 cc492-3W
Mr. Groves

asked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that, notwithstanding the shortage of cement for the construction of air-raid shelters around London, at Torquay hundreds of tons of cement is still being used to construct a promenade and bandstand; and whether he will take steps to put this material to a better use?

Mr. M. MacDonald

I have been asked to reply. I am not aware that the position is as stated. Since it became necessary to control the use of cement I have only authorised the release of 40 tons for works of sea defence at Torquay, in order to enable some progress to be made in making safe work which had already been done.