HC Deb 07 March 1961 vol 636 cc24-5W
75. Sir J. Maitland

asked the Minister of Works what progress is being made in dealing with the shortage of bricks in the east Midlands area.

Lord John Hope

Capacity for brick production in the east Midlands area has recently been increased by the opening of new kilns. Production rose in 1960 and there should be a larger increase this year. I have had no requests for help from this area in recent months.

77. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Works in what parts of the United Kingdom there are still shortages of bricks.

Lord John Hope

Delivery periods for certain types of bricks are still longer than I could wish, but there has been a small increase in bricks in stock since the beginning of the year and I have no evidence of any work being held up through lack of bricks.