§ Mr. E. Smithasked the Minister of Supply whether he is satisfied with the machinery for the collection of scrap iron and steel; is there an ample supply of scrap in the areas where it is required; has the survey of heavy scrap been made; have the stocks been held up; what is the percentage paid to firms inside the selected firms and those outside, respectively; and will he use his powers to requisition all steel and scrap and direct it where it is required?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI would refer my hon. Friend to the statement which I made on the iron and steel scrap position on 24th July, a copy of which I am sending to him. He will find that this covers most of the points which he raises, but I can add that scrap merchants are not employed by the Ministry of Supply on a commission basis. As regards the last part of the Question, I am already using my powers to requisition whenever this by His Majesty's Government.