§ 85. Mr. D. Marshallasked the Minister of Works if he is aware that there is still a cement shortage in South-East Cornwall; and how much cement has been delivered to Cornwall during June and the first week in July.
§ Mr. KeyI am aware of the cement shortage in South-East Cornwall, which is due largely to transport difficulties. I regret that no separate records are available of the supply of cement to Cornwall.
§ 88. Brigadier Petoasked the Minister of Works whether cement is being manufactured to capacity, or whether fuel rationing is still adversely affecting production; and whether he will ensure that those on the priority list are not receiving cement surplus to their requirements to the detriment of those manufacturers of concrete products used for building who are not included on the priority list and are, in consequence, forced to close down.
§ Mr. KeyProduction of cement is still limited by fuel supplies. As regards the second part of the question, my officers are checking deliveries of cement to priority jobs to ensure that they do not receive more than their essential needs.
§ Mr. D. Marshallasked the Minister of Works (1) how much cement was delivered by ship, rail and road to Plymouth in June and the first week in July;
(2) how much cement was allocated to the city of Plymouth during June and the first week in July; and how much of this cement was made available for housing and how much for road work.
§ Mr. KeyThere are no fixed allocations to Plymouth or other cities. Deliveries are made in accordance with orders received, available supplies and transport, with due regard to priorities. I have no record of the amounts delivered to particular areas.