§ 59. Major Anstruther-Grayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what complaints he has received from South-East Scotland of a shortage of cement, to the detriment of the house-building programme; and what steps are being taken to improve the situation.
§ Mr. EcclesI have been asked to reply. This year deliveries of cement to Scotland are 13 per cent. up on last year. In spite of this there are likely to be local shortages during the next few weeks. Difficulties have been reported from the City of Edinburgh, the Burgh of Duns and the South-East Building Trades Association. Arrangements have been made to send supplies to South-East Scotland by road from North-East England. I am asking all users of cement in the United Kingdom to practise the utmost economy.