§ Mr. Shinwellasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that at many collieries in the North-east there is a considerable quantity of scrap metal; and whether any steps are being taken to collect it?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member for Leigh (Mr. Tinker) on 16th July.
§ Mr. Shinwellasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Home Security, as representing the First Com- 415W missioner of Works, the reason for sending tenders to the trade for the disposal of 8½ tons of scrap metal at the Palace of Westminster; and whether the attention of the Ministry of Supply was directed to the existence of this material?
§ Mr. MabaneIt has been agreed with the Ministry of Supply that the most convenient method of securing that scrap metal reaches the iron and steel industry is to dispose of it through the ordinary channels.