HC Deb 24 April 1950 vol 474 c49W
Mr. Orbach

asked the Minister of Works what was the production of sheet glass and plate glass in terms of square sheet, for the years 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949, respectively.

Mr. Stokes

I am unable to supply the information except in terms of weight. In round figures the quantity of sheet and plate glass manufactured during these years was:—

Tons
1946 183,000
1947 190,000
1948 228,000
1949 243,000