§ 53. Mr. Odeyasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the high cost
80Wnorth eastern area, important housing projects are being slowed down and in some cases held up and men and plant rendered partially idle; and whether, in these circumstances, he will arrange to have additional supplies of cement diverted to the area from other regions where it is understood there is a surplus.
§ Mr. EcclesI would refer the hon. Member to the replies given to the hon. Member for Sunderland, North (Mr. F. Willey) and the hon. Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, East (Mr. Blenkinsop) on 21st March and on 27th May, respectively. A high rate of delivery into the north-east area has been maintained.