Cement and Brick Production

HC Deb 05 April 1955 vol 539 cc80-1W

68. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Works if he will make a statement upon the level of cement production in the past 12 months and upon his estimate of future prospects.

Mr. Birch

Cement production in 1954 increased by three-quarters of a million tons to nearly 12 million tons. The industry is increasing its capacity still further, and I believe that home demand in 1955 will be met.

69. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Works if he will make a statement upon the level of brick production during the past 12 months and on his estimate of future prospects.

Mr. Birch

The average monthly production of bricks in 1954 was 604 million. In the last four years the output of bricks has expanded each year and supplies should be adequate for the 1955 building programme.