HC Deb 01 November 1939 vol 352 c1950W
Mr. A. Edwards

asked the Minister of Supply what steps have been taken to augment home-production of such raw materials as coal, iron-ore, oil and oleum?

Mr. Burgin

Plans are already in operation to increase the home-production of iron-ore and output is rapidly expanding. Oleum capacity is estimated to be ample for present requirements. Further capacity is being erected to keep in step with expanding requirements. Coal and oil come within the province of my hon. Friend the Secretary for Mines, and I understand from him that all necessary steps are in progress to increase the home-production of these materials.

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