HC Deb 09 February 1954 vol 523 c110W
90. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Works to what extent he is using, in the buildings being erected by his Department, a new material made from rice husks, which is fireproof and thermite proof and has special insulating qualities.

Sir D. Eccles

The only material of this kind of which my Department has any knowledge is not yet on the market in this country. Until it is available and has been tested I cannot say whether it will be used in the erection of new Government buildings.

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