§ Mr. SMITHERSasked the Minister of Health whether he can state the number of imported tiles used on subsidy-aided building in this country during the past year; and what action he can take to insure that only British tiles are used?
§ Miss LAWRENCEThe reply to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, my right hon. Friend is sending the hon. Member a copy of a circular which he has recently issued. The hon. Member is no doubt aware that under Section 10 of the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act, 1924, my right hon. Friend is prohibited from imposing any condition which would prevent materials from being purchased in the cheapest market either at home or abroad.