HC Deb 19 June 1940 vol 362 c153
30. Major McCallum (for Mr. Martin)

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the shortage of steel, he will consider taking control of the supply of shelters, etc., by private firms?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Home Security (Mr. Mabane)

The object which my hon. Friend has in view is already achieved under the Steel Control set up by the Ministry of Supply. Steel for air-raid precautions purposes can now be obtained only under specific authority of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Home Security.