§ 10. Mr. J. Slaterasked the Minister of Supply to what extent the M-Form system in the allocation of steel supplies to the various Government Departments is still in force.
§ Mr. SandysThe M-form system is at present used only for sheet steel and tinplate. Under an Order which I made last week a similar scheme will be introduced next February for other forms of steel.
§ Mr. SlaterIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there has been much criticism regarding that form of allocation, and does he agree that it is adequate to offset any form of abuse that may be introduced?
§ Mr. SandysI am not saying that it is absolutely watertight. What I can say to the hon. Gentleman is that the industry was thoroughly consulted in the matter and, on balance, came to the conclusion that this was the best scheme that could be produced in the circumstances.