asked the Minister of Works whether he is aware that the housing programme of the city of Stoke-on-Trent corporation is being disorganised by the inadequate supplies of cement available to the public works department; and what steps are being taken to improve the position, bearing in mind the abnormal requirements arising from mining subsidence.

I am aware that the corporation have not received their requirements in full, but I have arranged for the supply to be increased and my regional officers will continue to give the Corporation all possible assistance.