HC Deb 01 August 1952 vol 504 c214W
Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Minister of Supply what quantities and categories of iron and steel have been received from the United States of America; and what are the estimated supplies for the period ending December, 1952.

Mr. Sandys

At 30th June, deliveries at United States steel mills and from other suppliers were as follows:

Tons
Steel 342,332
Pig iron 20,000
Scrap 38,194
400,526

Of this, the following had arrived in the United Kingdom:

Tons
Steel 309,077
Pig iron 20,000
Scrap 38,194
367,271

Under the agreement the balance of 600,000 tons is to be made available to us by the end of December.