§ Mr. A. SHORTasked the Minister of Health whether the Tipton Urban District 665W Council placed a, contract for the erection of 40 houses on the 29th January, 1920; whether the contractor is unable to proceed with the work owing to the delay in the delivery of necessary materials; whether such delay is the fault of the Ministry; and, if so, whether he will expedite delivery?
§ Dr. ADDISONI have received no complaint from the Tipton Urban District Council, but I had seen an intimation of difficulties in the Press and had brought the matter to the notice of the Director of Building Materials Supply, and he is endeavouring to expedite supply.