§ 69. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the President of the Board of Trade what quantity of steel sheets under 3 mm. in thickness has been exported during each of the last three months to the U.S.S.R., Germany and France; and how many tons of similar steel sheets are in stock awaiting shipment to these countries.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Mr. Belcher)During August to October, the only exports to these countries of steel sheets of a thickness under ⅛ inch, which is just over 3 mm., were six tons to France in August and four tons in September. No information is available of stocks awaiting shipment.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyWill the hon. Gentleman give an assurance that while the grave shortage of steel sheets exists none will be exported in future?
§ Mr. BelcherThe reply I have given, indicates that we are aware of the necessity of keeping steel sheets in this country.