58. Air Commodore Harveyasked the Minister of Works if he is aware that construction on public services and housing in Macclesfield are being brought to a standstill owing to shortage of cement; and what steps he is taking to bring in additional supplies.
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§ Mr. EcclesI am aware that some work in Macclesfield has slowed down because even the record deliveries of cement to the North-West Region could not keep pace with the demand. Additional supplies will shortly be available for this area.