HC Deb 28 February 1949 vol 462 c6
12. Mr. Scott-Elliot

asked the Minister of Supply what increase in steel-making capacity is likely to come into production during 1949.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

The additional effective operating capacity should be about 400,000 ingot tons.

Mr. Scott-Elliot

Is my right hon. Friend planning a collection of steel scrap to keep pace with this, and is he satisfied with the supply of pig iron?

Mr. Strauss

No, I cannot be certain that there will be sufficient material for the additional output involved, but the collection of steel scrap is going on very successfully.