§ 110. Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Works if he is aware of the shortage of slates in the county borough of Wallasey; what steps he is taking to remedy the situation; and can an increased allocation be made.
§ Mr. Tomlinson:There is a general shortage of slates owing mainly to the exceptional demand for repair of war damage, and all possible steps are being taken to provide for the additional recruitment of labour upon which an increase in output depends. In the meantime the available supplies are being 36W distributed according to the needs of the various areas, and there has recently been a reallocation, from which Wallasey should benefit.