§ Mr. Walkdenasked the Minister of Works what buildings in the Doncaster area at the present time are under construction, nearing completion or conversion for industrial purposes or factory space; and what are the materials in short supply which are causing delay in completion of these buildings.
§ Mr. KeyThere are 13 industrial buildings and factories under construction in the Doncaster area. Their estimated total value is £433,000. Six of them, with an estimated value of £55,000, are nearly completed. In addition, three buildings are being converted for factories at a cost of about £8,000, of which one building is nearing completion. So far as I am aware, only one factory has been delayed by lack of materials, due partly to a shortage of cement which has now been overcome, and partly to delay in securing electrical equipment, in connection with which assistance is being given by my Ministry.