HC Deb 25 June 1951 vol 489 c107W
95. Miss Ward

asked the Minister of Supply if. in view of the shortage of raw materials reaching Tyneside engineering firms, he will expedite the supply of these materials.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

The shortage of raw materials, such as iron and steel, is not confined to Tyneside, but is affecting all districts. Endeavour is being made to spread available supplies as fairly as possible.