asked the Minister for Local Government if, in view of the development of a brick from recycled glass and mine residue and subflooring and sheeting from old newspapers, he will arrange for experiments on the feasibility of their use in the construction of houses.
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Research on any new products intended for use in the construction industry would be a matter in the first instance for the industry, assisted where appropriate by the Institute for Industrial Research and Standards. I have no information about any development in the use of the type of materials mentioned by the Deputy which would justify special action by me.