Mr. Baker Whiteasked the Minister of Health (1) if he is aware that the completion of ten local authority houses in Herne Bay is held up through the inability of the contractors to obtain the necessary supplies of felt upon which to lay the asphalt flooring; and if he can take steps to ensure supplies;
(2) if he is aware that the completion of 12 local authority houses in Herne Bay is held up for the lack of baths and W.C. pans; and whether he will take urgent steps to make them available.
§ Mr. BevanI am aware that shortages have occurred but supplies of felt are now on the site in sufficient quantities to enable the floors to be laid. For the other items, officers of my Department and of the Ministry of Works have obtained promises of delivery within a matter of days.