Cement Supplies, South Wales

HC Deb 22 June 1954 vol 529 cc15-6W

54. Mr. Llewellyn

asked the Minister of Works to what extent demand for cement in South Wales is outstripping supply.

55. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Works if he is aware that there is up to six weeks' delay in the delivery of cement in South Wales; and if he will arrange for imports from the Continent.

56. Mr. P. Morris

asked the Minister of Works if he is aware of the shortage of cement in the South Wales area; and what steps he is taking to improve the supply.

Sir D. Eccles

The peak of the building season has brought demands for cement in South Wales which, here and there, have outstripped supplies. I have asked the cement industry to do what is possible to improve deliveries in South Wales without causing shortages elsewhere. With production running at record levels I hope that these local difficulties will be of short duration.