HC Deb 24 January 1949 vol 460 cc69-70W
15. Mr. De la Bère

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will now make a statement as regards the additional supplies of water pipes for farm water supply schemes which are available; and whether he will make available an adequate supply of rain-water guttering for both repairs and extensions to farm buildings throughout the country.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

Additional plant for the production of steel water tubes has recently been installed, and is now operating. I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Works that if use is made of all types of rain water guttering, the supply this year should be adequate to meet all essential requirements.