HC Deb 12 November 1945 vol 415 c1880W
Mr. Mort

asked the Minister of Works how many licences to open brickworks have been granted; the number accepted; and what reasons have been given for the non-acceptance.

Mr. Tomlinson

At the end of October 280 licences had been issued and accepted. In a very few instances applications for licences are being held in abeyance pending an improvement in the labour supply position. Area Committees of the Industry advise me on all applications.