§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Supply, in view of his responsibility for the supply of crude, synthetic, reclaimed rubber and substitutes, whether he was consulted by the Ministry of Production prior to licences for steel, iron and timber being granted to Messrs. British Celanese for the manufacture of a synthetic rubber plant in this country; and if this matter was considered by the Advisory Committee whose function it is to advice him on these matters.
§ Mr. PeatNo, Sir. The responsibilities in these matters rest with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Production and I have nothing to add to the answer given by him to the hon. Member for West Fife (Mr. Gallacher) on 3rd December last.