49. Sir H. Williams asked the Minister of Supply what percentage of the copper supplies of the United Kingdom were drawn during the year ended 1943 from Empire countries; and what is the estimated percentage during 1944.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply (Mr. Peat)The proportion from Empire countries in 1943 was 62 per cent. and it is estimated that the proportion in 1944 will be between 70 and 73 per cent.