asked the Minister of Works why publication of the Report of the Committee on Amenities in the Brick Industry was delayed for five months; and what action he proposes to take arising from the Report.

There was no avoidable delay in publishing this Report, which was sent to the printers at a time of serious congestion in the printing industry. With regard to the second part of the Question, I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol Central (Mr. Awbery) on 3rd February, of which I am sending him- a copy.

Is not this congestion in the printing industry due to shorter hours?