§ 36. Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on the current position as regards stocks of building supplies.
§ Mr. AmeryTo judge from discussions I have had with the main industry associations brick supplies are already slightly easier. My inquiries suggest that shortages of other materials are not widespread. I have this morning been in contact with the National Federation of Building Trades Employers which confirms that this was the position.
§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the effect of the shortage of building materials and components on the current public and private house-building programmes.
§ Mr. AmeryI would refer the hon. Member to my reply earlier today to a similar question from the hon. Member for Basset law (Mr. Ashton).