HC Deb 03 December 1945 vol 416 cc1899-900
97. Colonel Erroll

asked the President of the Board of Trade how finished steel products have been allocated as between home requirements and the export market up to June, 1946.

Sir S. Cripps

The steel allocation for the early part of 1946 is still under consideration, and I regret that I am not in a position to make any statement on the matter.

Colonel Erroll

Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman give full consideration to making a generous allocation to export, particularly to the Middle East, so that we can beat American competition more effectively?

Sir S. Cripps

Yes, Sir, I will certainly give careful consideration to giving a sufficient allocation to export.