HC Deb 05 November 1940 vol 365 cc1233-4W
Sir R. Gower

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Home Security, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether, in view of the shortage of bricks, he is making arrangements to use undamaged bricks which are in the ruins of bombed houses?

Mr. Mabane

Yes, Sir. Arrangements have already been made in London for the removal, sorting and storage for re-use of salvaged materials (including bricks) and local authorities in the provinces have been authorised to take similar action. Material so recovered is already being used by local authorities for the erection of air-raid shelters and arrangements are under consideration for the utmost possible utilisation of all salvaged materials.