HC Deb 30 April 1951 vol 487 cc825-6
16. Mr. J. Enoch Powell

asked the Minister of Supply whether he has agreed a maximum price for zinc scrap with representatives of the zinc users; on what date the agreement was made and from what date it had effect; and what the price agreed was.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

Maximum prices of zinc scrap have been fixed by Statutory Instruments. Prior consultation with the trade interest concerned took place through the Ministry's Scrap Advisory Committee, on which the zinc users are represented. The current prices are set out in the Non-Ferrous Metals Prices (No. 3) Order, 1951.

Mr. Powell

Has the Minister received any evidence that these maximum prices have been infringed? If I show him an alleged case of infraction will he look into it?

Mr. Strauss

I certainly will.