§ Mr. Bottomleyasked the Minister of Works to what extent the Building Research Station is at present concerned with the problems which will arise in the very near future as a result of diminishing supplies of sand and gravel in the United Kingdom; and what action he proposes to take in the matter.
§ Mr. MolsonIn consultation with other interested Departments, including the Building Research Station, my Department keeps under review problems affecting sand and gravel reserves and substitute materials. I understand that there is no apprehension of a shortage of sand and gravel supplies in the near future.