§ 96. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Works if, in view of the large number of unemployed in South Wales, he is taking steps to re-open the brickworks at Cardiff and Caerphilly.
§ Mr. WilsonYes, Sir; in recent months three brickworks in this area were brought into production and two further brickworks are now being cleared and will begin production shortly. One further brickworks which was damaged by enemy action will be brought into production as soon as practicable.
Mr. F. Wileyasked the Minister of Works if he will state what is the present rate of output per week of the brickyards in Northumberland, Durham, North and East Ridings of Yorkshire; how many of these brickyards are not yet fully in production; and the number of men employed now and at the outbreak of war.
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§ Mr. TomlinsonIn February, 1946, the average weekly output was 3,108,000 bricks and 1,533 persons were employed. In July, 1938, there were 3,468 employees. 57 works are not yet in active production.