HC Deb 26 March 1941 vol 370 c583
47. Mr. M. Samuel

asked the Minister of Supply what dealings he has had with the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics with a view to the purchase of scrap iron for this country?

The Minister of Supply (Sir Andrew Duncan)

There have been no such dealings.

Mr. Samuel

Is my right hon. Friend aware that Russia is full of scrap iron?