HC Deb 07 July 1943 vol 390 cc2094-5
60. Mr. Emery

asked the Minister of Supply how many persons now in the service of his Department are officials of any, and which, firms alleged to be involved in monopolistic practices, and now the subject of investigation under the antitrust laws in the courts of America?

The Minister of Supply (Sir Andrew Duncan)

I think it would be misleading to publish information purporting to associate members of the staff of the Ministry of Supply with matters which are sub judice in a foreign court.

62. Mr. Lees-Jones

asked the Minister of Supply the name of the head of the Department controlling the metal, titanium; and whether there has been any association by him or any of his staff with the British firm whose associated American company is now before the American courts in connection with alleged monopolistic practices?

Sir A. Duncan

There are no commercial uses of titanium metal in this country, and no control by the Ministry of Supply has been necessary.