§ Mr. McInnesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that there is a shortage of plasterboard for housing purposes in Scotland; and what action he proposes to take in the matter.
Mr. McNeilI have been aware of this shortage and there have been satisfactory discussions with the manufacturers. The production of plasterboard is increasing and the manufacturers estimate that the output will shortly be sufficient to satisfy all essential demands. In the meantime they have agreed to take special action to meet urgent Scottish housing needs on being supplied with particulars of the sites involved and the amounts required.