HC Deb 30 July 1957 vol 574 c138W
Mr. Bottomley

asked the Minister of Works to what extent the Building Research Station is at present concerned with the problems which will arise in the very near future as a result of diminishing supplies of sand and gravel in the United Kingdom; and what action he proposes to take in the matter.

Mr. Molson

In consultation with other interested Departments, including the Building Research Station, my Department keeps under review problems affecting sand and gravel reserves and substitute materials. I understand that there is no apprehension of a shortage of sand and gravel supplies in the near future.