§ Captain Anstruther-Grayasked the Minister of Supply whether there is any material difference in the salvage value of waste paper in large sheets or torn up into small pieces, in order that it may be saved in the most economical state?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanThe salvage value of waste paper depends upon the quality and condition of the material and not upon the size of the pieces. For convenience in sorting and handling, however, it is preferable that paper should not be torn into unnecessarily small pieces.
Mr. Temple Morrisasked the Minister of Supply how many local authorities are not salvaging tins from house refuse but are burying them in refuse tips; and what steps he is taking to ensure that full use is made of this source of material?
§ Mr. MacmillanWhatever may have been the position in the past, under the Direction recently given under Regulation 54B of the Defence (General) Regulations, 1939, all local authorities whose districts comprise a population of 10,000 or over are now required regularly and efficiently to collect tins from all occupied dwelling-houses and to dispose of them by sale or otherwise with a view to their use in industry. I have no reason to think the direction will not be complied with.