Building Materials (Exports)

HC Deb 05 December 1946 vol 431 cc125-6W

87. Mr. Chamberlain

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, on account of the existing housing situation, he will prohibit the export of building materials which are in short supply.

Mr. Belcher

The allocation of available supplies of building materials is considered at regular intervals by the Departments concerned, and, where necessary, steps are taken to reduce or even to stop exports.