HC Deb 02 December 1964 vol 703 c86W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he is aware of the shortage of plaster lath in north-east Scotland and of its consequent threat to employment; and what action he proposes to take.

Lady Tweedsmuir

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what action he will take to ease the serious shortage of plaster lath in the Aberdeen area.

Mr. C. Pannell

All types of plasterboard, including plaster lath, are in short supply throughout the country, but I understand that there have been substantial deliveries of plaster lath to merchants in north-east Scotland in the last few days, which should ease the immediate problem.