HC Deb 15 July 1937 vol 326 cc1506-7W
Mr. Mander

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the Wednesfield Steel Company has only been able to work half-time for the last five weeks owing to a shortage of steel for re-rolling, causing considerable local unemployment; and whether he is satisfied that such steel as is available is being distributed in an equitable proportion to all users, regardless of whether they are associated with steel manufacturing companies or not?

Mr. Stanley

My attention has not previously been drawn to the difficulties of the Company to which the hon. Member refers, but I am making inquiries. As regards the second part of the question, I have no reason to think that the available supplies of steel for re-rolling are not being distributed equitably.