§ Mr. Grenfellasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the increase in the price of block tin; and whether, in view of the addition to the cost of manufacturing tinplates consequent upon these soaring prices, he will call for action by the Tin Control Scheme to prevent the infliction of this burden upon this important industry in the special area of South Wales?
§ Captain WallaceThe International Tin Committee on the 12th March increased the quota for the April to June quarter of this year to 110 per cent. of standard tonnages. They have the position under constant review and I understand that they are holding a further meeting on Thursday next, the 18th March. A representative of United Kingdom consumers is on the Consumers' Panel of the Committee and attends the meetings.