§ 36. Captain Marsdenasked the Minister of Supply if he is now in a position to announce the decision of His Majesty's Government in relation to the resumption of free trading in metals.
§ Mr. WilmotThe future long term arrangements for marketing these metals are under consideration. Meanwhile, in view of the present world supply position and other factors, it will be necessary to continue for some time the existing arrangements for Government purchase of the main non-ferrous metals.