§ 90. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Works to what extent he is using, in the buildings being erected by his Department, a new material made from rice husks, which is fireproof and thermite proof and has special insulating qualities.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe only material of this kind of which my Department has any knowledge is not yet on the market in this country. Until it is available and has been tested I cannot say whether it will be used in the erection of new Government buildings.