§ 10. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware that the Star Brick and Tile Company, Limited, Newport, are proposing to close down their works; and, in view of the fact that they have been producing 40,000 bricks a week, that the urgent demand for these building materials is increasing locally and that about 30 men will be thrown out of work; what action he proposes to take to enable them to continue production.
§ Mr. KeyThis works has only recently reopened and has experienced difficulties with its plant and equipment. It will be started again as soon as reorganisation is complete.