HC Deb 29 June 1954 vol 529 c83W
64. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Works why he is reluctant to import cement from the Continent in view of the acute shortage in South Wales.

Sir D. Eccles

As I stated on 22nd June in reply to the hon. Member, I have already asked the cement industry if they can improve deliveries in South Wales. The Minister of Works does not make, import, or distribute cement but cement is on open general licence and can be imported by anyone wishing to do so.