§ 78. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that there is a shortage of certain materials that are holding up the completion of houses in Newport and that contractors are waiting for asbestos sheeting, rainwater goods, reinforcing steel, sheet lead, glass, chain-link fencing and asphalt floor layers; and what steps are being taken to remedy this shortage.
§ Mr. BevanI am aware that there have been temporary shortages here of these materials, but the efforts made to overcome them have been generally successful. There is a shortage of skilled asphalt floor layers in South Wales and alternative flooring materials are being utilised as much as possible.