93. Mr. Amoryasked the Minister of works what materials, in order of importance, he estimates will still be a main 199W factor limiting the rate of housebuilding in six months' time; and what steps he is taking to ensure a supply sufficient to employ the present manpower in the building trade at full and steady output thereafter.
§ Mr. KeyI anticipate that timber may be the main limiting factor in house building in six months' time. The materials for which I am responsible will not, I hope, be in short supply providing sufficient coal is available for their manufacture. Special steps are being taken to encourage the recruitment of additional labour for the building materials industries, and my officers are in regular and close contact with the industries in order to give all possible help towards expansion of production.