§ 26. Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Works if he is aware that bricks are being sent from London to South Wales whilst local brickworks are idle; that this is causing delay to local authorities in carrying out their building programmes; and what steps are being taken to resume production in the brickworks which are now idle.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI am not aware that bricks have recently been sent to South Wales from London, but I am prepared to arrange for bricks to be sent from other areas if local manufacturers are unable to meet demands. Brick production in South Wales has increased steadily in the past six months, and every effort is being made to assist a further 13 works to reopen.