§ Mr. Mitchisonasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware of the menace to public health arising out of the breakage of numerous water-closet pans in council houses in Kettering during recent frost; that, owing to shortage of fuel, the manufacturers, Johnson Fire Clay Company, Limited, Excelsior Works, Cliff Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, are unable to promise delivery of pans in replacement within any reasonable time; and what steps are being taken to expedite the delivery of water-closet pans to Kettering Borough Council and to other local authorities with similar difficulties.
§ Mr. KeyYes, Sir. The difficulties at Kettering have been reported to my regional officer who is making arrangements for further supplies.