HC Deb 17 March 1952 vol 497 cc175-6W
75. Mr. Beresford Craddock

asked the Minister of Supply if he will give an estimate of supplies of steel obtainable from Germany to assist the United Kingdom defence programme.

Mr. Sandys

Yes. I am glad to be able to say that as a result of recent discussions the German Government have agreed to supply to the United Kingdom this year 120,000 tons of steel, including 20,000 tons of oil piping. I should like to take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation of the co-operation shown by the German Government in this matter.

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