§ 80. Sir D. Rentonasked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he is aware of the large stocks of bricks which have accumulated in response to the Government's request for higher pro duction; what will be the effect of the Selective Employment Payments Bill' upon further production; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BoydenMy right hon. Friend understands from the brickmakers that the higher production was planned before the Government requested it. He is aware that present stocks are large, representing 5½ weeks' production. They are falling slowly and we do not expect the Selective Employment Payments Bill to have any major effect on the production of bricks.