§ 84. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Supply what amount of steel will be produced in this country in the first quarter of 1947; how much will be exported; and how much will the supply fall short of the needs of British Industry.
§ Mr. WilmotProvided transport and fuel are available, about 2,300,000 tons of finished steel, the approximate equivalent of 3,300,000 ingot tons, should be produced. About 250,000 tons of finished steel may be exported. After allowing for imports, supply will probably fall short of estimated demand by about 500,000 tons.