§ Mr. A. Edwardsasked 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. BurginPlans 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.