§ 44. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware of the serious shortage of cement in the City of Aberdeen which is causing unemployment there; and if he will arrange for greatly increased supplies to be made available there.
§ Mr. KeyI am aware that there has been this shortage due to the irregular arrivals of shipping. One shipload of cement was despatched for Aberdeen last Wednesday, and another ship is loading108W this week. I hope, therefore, that the shortage will soon be overcome.