§ 3. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will take steps to advance research into the use of foam-strips for the mass-production of cheap prefabricated housing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreesonThe Military Engineering Experimental Establishment is experimenting on the use of foam slabs for constructional purposes. My right hon. Friend has asked to be informed of progress so that he can consider its application for housing purposes. The Building Research Station has already given advice on the use of cellular plastics generally in the building industry.