Cement Supplies

Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Works – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 26 Ebrill 1948.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Sir Cuthbert Headlam Lieut-Colonel Sir Cuthbert Headlam , Newcastle upon Tyne North 12:00, 26 Ebrill 1948

asked the Minister of Works whether, in view of the grave shortage of cement in the Northern region, he will take immediate steps to increase the allocation.

Photo of Brigadier Robert Thorp Brigadier Robert Thorp , Berwick-upon-Tweed

asked the Minister of Works if he is aware of the serious shortage of cement in the Northern region; and what he is proposing to do about it.

Photo of Mr Charles Key Mr Charles Key , Poplar Bow and Bromley

As I stated in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for The Hartle-pools (Mr. D. Jones) on 19th April, I am aware that there has been a shortage of cement in the Northern region. I arranged for extra supplies to be sent there and they are now arriving.