§ Mr. TomlinsonI am unable to trace Minister of Works the total of contracts, expressed in square yards and value, allocated to Granitex (Scotland) Limited, for breeze blocks; whether he is aware that these contracts cannot be fulfilled under two years, unless sufficient pallets are available; that the Timber Control has refused to issue the necessary licence to secure wood for pallets; and what action he proposes to take in this matter.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI am unable to trace this firm, nor have the headquarters of the Timber Control any record of such an application.
§ Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyreasked the Minister of Works whether the breeze blocks made by Messrs. Park and Smith, 166, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, 5, are suitable for building; and what help he is prepared to give and the orders he is prepared to place with this firm.
§ Mr. TomlinsonIf the breeze blocks manufactured by Messrs. Park and Smith conform to B.S. Specification No. 492, they will be suitable for building. My410W Ministry does not usually place direct contracts for breeze or other building blocks, for which sub-contracts are normally placed by main contractors. Messrs. Park and Smith would therefore be well advised to keep in touch with the main building contractors with a view to securing orders. They will find details of contracts placed by my Department published in the technical press.