§ 9. Mr. Gerald Williamsasked the Minister of Health if, owing to the shortage of steel for other purposes, he will prohibit the installation of steel sinks in houses.
§ Mr. BevanNo, Sir. Pressed steel sinks are required in order to supplement the supply of fireclay ware. The production is however comparatively small.
§ Mr. WilliamsIs the Minister aware that there are plenty of substitutes for 480 even the small quantity of steel used in the manufacture of these sinks when other industries are crying out for steel?
§ Mr. BevanI am very well aware of that. On the other hand, I am accused by hon. Members opposite of not providing substitutes, and when I do they complain.