§ 12. Mr. Shepherdasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that firms are still experiencing difficulty in obtaining steel for direct export work; and whether he will consult with steel suppliers, and ask them where they are fully satisfied that material is required for direct export production, to give a measure of preference.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI am aware that some difficulties in steel supplies still exist. I am sure that steel producers fully appreciate the needs of export industries and do their best to satisfy their requirements, but if my hon. Friend has any particular case of difficulty in mind and would let me know of it, I will ask the Iron and Steel Board to look into the matter.
§ Mr. Woollamasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the continued shortage on Merseyside of steel, especially of the types required 120W by the ship repair industry; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI am aware of difficulties about steel supplies on Merseyside and if my hon. Friend will let me know of any particular case I will ask the Iron and Steel Board to investigate it.