§ Mr. C. EDWARDSasked the Minister of Health whether, seeing that the price of slates for repairing roofs after the storm of a week ago was raised from about 3d. per slate to 1s. 11d., he will instruct the Building Materials Committee, if still in existence, to inquire into this increase with a view to preventing this in future?
§ Sir K. WOODNo such increase in the price of slates as is suggested by the hon. Member has been brought to the notice of my Department. If, however, he has any information in his possession indicating a general increase in prices, and will furnish me with particulars, I shall be pleased to have the matter looked into.
§ Mr. C. EDWARDSasked the Minister of Health whether he will instruct local authorities to keep in stock a supply of slates for roofing purposes, so as to supply small house owners for repairs at cost price plus the cost of the authorities for storing and delivering same?
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§ Sir K. WOODMy right hon. Friend cannot give any such direction to local authorities; they have, in fact, no powers enabling them to do what the hon. Member suggests.