§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is aware of the shortage of bricks and building materials in Nottinghamshire and that bricks are being imported from abroad; and what 106W action he is taking to meet a situation which is increasing costs and delaying building programmes in Newark and district.
§ Mr. AmeryBrick production is increasing and I believe that as additional capacity is brought into production supply will catch up with the increased demand. I am not aware of serious shortages of other materials, but I shall continue to keep a close watch on the situation.