§ 14. Sir E. CORNWALLasked the Minister of Munitions whether he is taking any steps to secure all possible supplies of spelter, whether for immediate delivery or for delivery over the first six months of 1916?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MUNITIONS DEPARTMENT (Dr. Addison)Steps have already been taken in the direction indicated by my hon. Friend.
§ Sir E. CORNWALLWill the hon. Gentleman answer the last part of the question?
§ Dr. ADDISONI do not think that under the present circumstances I can usefully add anything to my reply.
§ 15. Sir E. CORNWALLasked the Minister of Munitions whether he is aware that the Emu Spelter works, near Neath, are now under rental to the English Crown Spelter Company, who are keeping them idle; whether he has any information as to this company's refusal to let the works to a practical firm who would make full use of the same; whether there is any loss of spelter caused thereby; and, if so, whether such loss is warranted when the country is so much in need of this metal?
§ Dr. ADDISONMy right hon. Friend will have inquiry made and will communicate with my hon. Friend.