§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Works if he is aware that the Cwmdu Brickworks, Skewen, Glamorganshire, are still idle; that the re-opening of the undertaking is held up by a dispute about the extent of the damage caused by enemy action; and if he will refer the dispute to arbitration and arrange for the immediate resumption of production, in view of the shortage of bricks locally.
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, Sir. The question whether the damage is or is not war damage is a matter for the War Damage Commission. The Commission is being consulted and my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will write to my hon. Friend on this point. I am continuing my efforts to secure resumption of production as quickly as possible.