§ 17. Mr. STOREYasked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the large increase in imports of scrap iron 146 and steel since the beginning of this year and the effect this has in retarding the breaking-up of redundant British ships by British labour, whether he proposes to take steps to limit such imports?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe improved demand for iron and steel scrap has led not only to the increased imports to which my hon. Friend refers, but also to a considerable rise in the price of scrap, which should act as an inducement to break up obsolete tonnage.