HC Deb 25 June 1947 vol 439 c70W
Mr. J. Morrison

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give a list of the raw materials the supplies of which are being allocated by certificates through trade associations or imported and distributed for approved uses by an importers' association acting as Government agents.

Sir S. Cripps

The following raw materials falling within the responsibility of the Board of Trade or the Ministry of Supply are allocated to users by certificates through trade associations or are imported and distributed for approved uses by an importers' association acting as Government agents:

  • Casein.
  • Fibreboard.
  • Vulcanised fibre.
  • Leathercloth to meet export allocations.
  • Willow rods and sticks (a few growers sell outside this voluntary scheme).
  • Japanese raw silk.
  • Rosin and liquid rosin.
  • Turpentine.
  • Pine Oil.
  • Linseed oil for the paint trade
  • Glycerine for the paint trade.
  • Caustic Potash.
  • Carbonate of Potash.
  • Rotenone-containing materials
  • Tin for the pin trade.
  • Lead for capsules, collapsible tubes and patent glazing.
  • Lead for sheet and pipe (partially).