28. Mr. Reidasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware of the shortage of electrical steel which is needed, inter alia, for the manufacture of goods exportable to hard currency countries; and if he will increase the supply of such steel by importing it or allowing British firms to manufacture it.
§ Mr. WilmotYes, Sir. It is hoped to expand United Kingdom production of electrical steel sheets by over one-third by the end of this year, and to import substantial quantities from the U.S.A., Germany and Belgium.