§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that, in Scotland, long delays amounting to several weeks occur before permits are granted for the cement, amounting to one or two tons, required for necessary repairs to agricultural buildings and steadings; and whether he will take steps to have such delays eliminated?
§ Mr. WestwoodI am aware that in some instances delays have occurred in the release of cement and as far as priority arrangements permit, every endeavour will be made to minimise them.