HC Deb 26 June 1952 vol 502 cc221-2W
Mr. Mulley

asked the Minister of Works what steps he is taking to institute investigations into the need for re-equipment, and the provision of capital therefor, to conserve labour and fuel and

Mr. Eccles

Supplies of cement in the north-east have already been increased and are now nearly 30 per cent. higher than during the corresponding period of last year. As far as I can ascertain, no house-building at Stockton is held up for lack of cement at present and supplies should be adequate for future housing work.