HC Deb 15 December 1947 vol 445 cc1459-60
58. Mr. Amory

asked the Minister of Agriculture by what date he expects that the supply of ploughshares will be adequate to needs.

Mr. T. Williams

It is not possible to give a definite date, but production is steadily increasing and there is good reason to hope that supplies will be adequate soon.

Mr. Amory

Can the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that the manufacturers of agricultural machinery will receive the highest priority in the allocation of castings and steel?

Mr. Williams

They have been doing so for several months and will continue to do so.

Mr. York

They are not getting the steel.

Mr. De la Bère

There is no priority.

Mr. D. Marshall

Is the Minister aware that in Luxulyan there is a very great shortage of tractor wheels? Will the Minister take action in this matter?

Mr. Williams

That is a totally different question.