§ 111. Mr. Greyasked the Minister of Works if he is aware that some building operations in Durham are at a stand- 156W still due to the shortage of cement; and what he proposes to do to remedy this situation.
§ Mr. EcclesI am aware of the difficulties, which, as I told the hon. Member on 11th November, are due to the stoppage for repair of three out of the four kilns at Billingham. The cement makers are doing their best but production, though improving is still below normal.
112. Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware that building contractors and other firms in North Breconshire and Radnorshire have been unable to have supplies of cement for the last two months; and when supplies will be available for urgent repairs, maintenance and construction of farm buildings.
§ Mr. EcclesNo. A few complaints have been made of failure to obtain supplies in Breconshire and Radnorshire, but I am not aware of any widespread general shortage.