HC Deb 03 May 1948 vol 450 c875
1. Sir John Mellor

asked 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. Mellor

Will 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. Strauss

What 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.