Bricks (Production) (Hansard, 27 June 1949)

HC Deb 27 June 1949 vol 466 cc47-8W 48W

§ Mr. Chetwynd
asked the Minister of Works whether he estimates that the current year's building programme will be affected by any shortage of bricks.

§ Mr. Key
The production of bricks has been rising and is now at a rate of about 11 per cent. above that of a year ago. There may be shortages of certain types in certain localities but they can generally be made up from alternative local sources and I see no reason to expect any general shortage in the country as a whole.