HC Deb 19 March 1941 vol 370 cc157-8
49. Sir Adam Maitland

asked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that dumps of scrap metal are still lying 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. Maitland

May 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. Duncan

I 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.

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