§ 105. Sir C. Headlamasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the present building programme in Newcastle-upon-Tyne has almost been brought to a standstill owing to the shortage of building materials; and if he will take immediate steps for the supply of the timber and cement needed for the completion of the current housing allocation.
§ Mr. BevanNo. But steps have been taken, and will continue to be taken, to meet particular difficulties if and when they arise.