HC Deb 20 October 1943 vol 392 c1384
58. Mr. Colegate

asked the Minister of Supply, whether, in view of the recent iron and coal trades market Reports that buyers are not appearing interested in old railings, of which there are large stocks, he will now reconsider the policy of removing such railings round schools, houses and other buildings?

Sir A. Duncan

Scrap railings are now being consumed by the steelworks at a greater rate than they are being collected, and reserve stocks are beginning to diminish. It is essential to continue the collection of railings, the need for this type of scrap being as great as when the scheme started.