§ Sir B. FALLEasked the Minister of Labour, as representing the Ministry of Health, whether a number of local authorities have made use of imported tiles in the erection of houses built under the assisted housing scheme; and whether, in view of unemployment in the tile manufacturing trade, he can take steps to ensure that the use of English tiles shall be encouraged?
§ Major BOYD-CARPENTERMy right hon. Friend is confident that local authorities will realise the desirability of using English materials where they can be obtained at a price and of a quality which compare favourably with the foreign article. They will certainly receive the support of my right hon. Friend's Department in doing so.