§ Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Minister of Agriculture to what extent glasshouses are being exported from this country; and what is the approximate time for the fulfilment of orders placed by growers in such horticultural districts as Bedfordshire.
§ Mr. G. BrownThe information desired in the first part of the Question is not available as exports of glasshouses are not shown separately in the Trade Returns. I am informed that glasshouse erectors can usually start work within two or three weeks of the issue of building and materials licences, but the time taken to fulfil orders is not known. No complaints of undue delay have been received by the Department, but I shall be glad to investigate any particular case my hon. Friend has in mind.