§ 78. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Materials if, in view of the vital importance to our Colonial Territories of stable prices for raw materials, he will consult with the United States Government on price policy after United States stock-piling has been completed; and, since 78 per cent. of the total United States requirements have now been secured, if he will take action at once.
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§ Mr. WatkinsonThe latest information available is for 8th December last, when 2.5 per cent. of men between the ages of 50 and 65 were registered as wholly unemployed. On the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Bristol, Central (Mr. Awbery) on 10th February.