§ 70. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Works what steps he is taking to ensure that an adequate supply of bricks is available in Cardiff during the summer and early autumn months to enable the housing programme to be carried out without halting.
§ Mr. EcclesThere are good stocks of bricks in Wales at present. If the users order well ahead, they should be able to avoid shortages.
§ 71. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Works what representations he has made to South Wales brick manufacturers with regard to shipments of bricks to Scotland during the next three years.
§ Mr. EcclesMy Department recently received reports of a surplus of bricks in South Wales and at the same time of a deficiency in Scotland. The Scottish demand was, therefore, brought to the attention of brickmakers in South Wales.