§ 49. Sir Adam Maitlandasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that dumps of scrap metal are still lying 158 about in rural districts; and whether he will take steps to have this material collected forthwith?
§ The Minister of Supply (Sir Andrew Duncan)Yes, Sir. New dumps are, of course continually being formed. The total number of uncleared dumps has been considerably reduced in recent months, and there will be still more rapid clearance with the better weather. I am looking into the question of the particular dump about which my hon. Friend has written to me.
§ Sir A. MaitlandMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether, if he is short of scrap iron, he has noticed the huge columns and girders which still remain in the ruins of buildings destroyed by enemy action?
§ Sir A. DuncanI am very happy to say that we are not short of scrap, but we have to take a long view and always keep that in mind.