Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement about the shortage of building materials, particularly plaster.
§ Mr. ChannonThere has been a gradual improvement in the supply of the 29W main building materials, including plaster, and I expect this to continue. Supplies of plaster to merchants for this month are being increased by over 8 per cent. and further increases are expected as new plant comes into full production. I shall continue to keep closely in touch with the situation.