§ Mr. Kellyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the large increase in the export of iron and steel, scrap and waste, fit only for recovery of metal, during the last six months; and, in view of the need for this iron and steel in this country, will steps be taken to stop these exports?
§ Captain WallaceI am aware that exports of iron and steel scrap and waste have increased, but would point out that during the first half of this year, imports exceeded exports by nearly 170,000 tons. There is an arrangement between the British Iron and Steel Federation and the National Federation of Iron and Steel3110W Scrap Merchants, the object of which is to conserve in this country any supplies of scrap suitable for home use.