§ 59. Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Supply whether he is satisfied with the arrangements made at factories for the salvaging of industrial waste, and that scraps of metal, clean canvas wrappings, paper, cardboard and empty food-tins are not being thrown into incinerators?
§ Sir A. DuncanAt factories under the control of the Ministry of Supply, arrangements are in force for salvaging industrial waste, as well as scrap metal, wrappings, paper and containers. In the case of private factories, attention has been drawn to the importance of salvage both by direct communication and by such methods as articles in the technical Press and investigation by the Ministry's Area Officers. Many firms have responded well and any cases of alleged negligence which come to the notice of the Ministry are followed up. I am not aware of any cases where valuable material is being thrown into incinerators.
§ Mr. LipsonMay I ask my right hon. Friend whether any steps are taken to investigate, or to have the salvage inspected, so as to see whether his arrangements are being carried out?
§ Sir A. DuncanYes, regular visits are paid by my officers.
§ Mr. LoganHas the right hon. Gentleman taken any steps to see that material which is not scrap metal but goods which could be put on the market for sale is not destroyed by fire, as in Liverpool this week goods were burnt directly before the public eyes and nobody had any authority to go in and take them out?