HC Deb 24 January 1951 vol 483 cc37-8W
Mr. Butcher

asked the Minister of Works what steps he is taking to ensure that there are adequate supplies of plasterboard for use in houses erected to the order of local authorities.

Mr. Stokes

The production of plasterboard is restricted by a shortage of the paper liner used in its manufacture. While this shortage persists, plasterboard manufacturers have undertaken that, as far as possible, available supplies will be sent to housing and other essential work where delays on site would otherwise occur. I am in touch with my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade about the maintenance of supplies of paper liner.