§ 132. Colonel Wheatleyasked the Minister of Works if he will ensure that the output of all British brickyards is made use of either for present building or for putting into the brick pool before he imports bricks from Belgium or other foreign countries.
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, Sir. The sole reason for importing Belgian bricks is that production in Great Britain is at present insufficient to meet demands.
§ 134. Mr. Walker-Smithasked the Minister of Works what ararngements have been made to import bricks from Holland; and in what numbers and at what price.
§ Mr. TomlinsonNo arrangements have been made to import bricks from Holland.
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§ 141. Mr. Molsonasked the Minister of Works the current rate of production and consumption of bricks, respectively; the existing stocks; and when he estimates that the stocks will be exhausted.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe current rate of brick production is 340 millions per month and the current rate of consumption is 360 millions per month. The stock at the end of June was 373 millions, which is expected to fall to about 300 millions at the end of September. I am hopeful that in October production will equal consumption provided strict economy in the use of bricks continues to be observed.