Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewingasked the Minister of Health how he proposes to remedy the present dislocation in the building of houses in Hendon owing to the lack of cement; and when he expects the shortage of be remedied.
§ Mr. BevanI am not aware that house-building in Hendon has been dislocated; my regional officers have helped in one case of difficulty and are ready to help in others if they arise. In reply to the last part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Works to the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, West (Mr. G. Cooper) on 3rd July, of which I am sending him a copy.