§ Mr. Bevanasked the Minister of Supply what orders for finished steel sheets were recently placed in America; and, as these could have been produced in this country, why this was not done?
§ Mr. BurginIt would not be in the public interest to give the information for which the hon. Member asks, but he may rest assured that all imports of finished steel are strictly controlled and are only allowed when it is necessary in the national interest to supplement home production.