§ 112. Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Works the number of new factories actually being constructed in Great Britain at the present time; and on how many of these completion is being prevented or delayed due to absence of piping, either iron or lead, and the inability to obtain the necessary paint.
§ Mr. Wilson:Since June, 1945, licences have been given for the construction of between 900 and 1,000 new factories but without further detailed inquiry it is not possible to give the number under construction on a particular day. My Department has not received any representations with regard to delay in the completion of factories due to shortages of lead or iron piping or of paint, but if the hon. Member would let me have particulars of any case that he has in mind I shall be glad to have inquiries made immediately.