Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Works – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 24 Tachwedd 1947.
Mr Christopher York
, Ripon
12:00,
24 Tachwedd 1947
asked the Minister of Works whether he is aware of the continuing decrease in the production of corrugated asbestos sheeting during 1947; and if, in view of the urgent requirements of the agricultural industry for this roofing material he will take steps to increase production.
Mr Charles Key
, Poplar Bow and Bromley
No, Sir. There has been no decrease in the production of corrugated asbestos cement sheeting during 1947. Agricultural requirements are given special attention and particulars of any urgent shortages can be given to my regional officers.
Mr Christopher York
, Ripon
Is it not a fact that in 1946 20,000 tons a week were produced, whereas for the quarter July to September, 1947, only 18,000 tons were produced?
Mr Charles Key
, Poplar Bow and Bromley
No, Sir, in 1946 the average tonnage was 20,170 a week and up to the end of October last was 20,670 a week.
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