§ 114. Mr. Murrayasked the Minister of Works how many new houses, without a bath, have been occupied up to August, 1946; how many baths were produced in this country in December, 1945, April, 1946, and August, 1946, respectively; and whether he is satisfied with present production, or what steps he intends to take to effect an early improvement.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI regret that the answer to the first part of this Question is not available. Twelve thousand two hundred and ten baths were produced in the United Kingdom in December, 1945; 18,430 in April, 1946, and 23,660 in August, 1946. A steady increase in production has therefore been achieved; but my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply is not yet satisfied with the rate of production, and is doing all he can to stimulate further improvement.