§ 1. Sir John Mellorasked the Minister of Supply when he proposes that the London Metal Market shall re-open.
§ The Minister of Supply (Mr. G. R. Strauss)No decision has yet been taken about the re-opening of the London Metal Exchange.
§ Sir J. MellorWill the right hon. Gentleman say when he expects to be able to come to a decision, and, meanwhile, will he say what is holding him back from coming to a decision?
§ Mr. StraussWhat is holding it back is mainly the acute shortage of the metals dealt with on the London Metal Exchange. I cannot say when I shall be able to make any definite announcement about it.