HC Deb 24 March 1947 vol 435 cc151-2W
111. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Works if he will institute an investigation into the costs of all materials used in the building industry and the profits made by the material merchants and builders.

Mr. Key

It is already the practice to conduct investigations into the costs of the main building materials in connection with the operation of the Government price control. The whole question of distribution of the materials is at present being considered by a Committee of Inquiry under the Chairmanship of Lord Simon.