§ 98. Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Works why cotton sacks have been substituted for paper sacks in the cement industry; and what is the increased cost per ton of cement by reason of the change.
§ Mr. DurbinA limited number of cotton sacks are being used in order to alleviate the shortage of paper bags. The estimated increase in the cost of cement is about 2s. 1d. per ton.