§ 71. Mr. Benceasked the Minister of Supply what were the stocks of finished steel on 1st November, 1951, and 1st February, 1952.
§ Mr. SandysComplete statistics of stocks of finished steel are not available in respect of the two dates named in the Question. A census of consumers' and merchants' stocks is taken at the close of each half year. However, the census for 31st December last is not yet complete.