§ Mr. Mainwaringasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether he is aware that, as the widespread knowledge of the existence of many thousands of tons of metal scrap on the surface of collieries and other establishments throughout the country, with no apparent step being taken to collect it, militates against his efforts to collect household scrap, he will take the necessary steps?
§ Mr. HicksYes, Sir. As has been recently announced, a national survey of all scrap metal is being put in hand immediately. This survey will be carried out systematically throughout the country. Whilst early steps will be taken to remove the surplus material revealed by this survey, it cannot all be collected at once. My hon. Friend may rest assured that urgent steps are being taken to complete the survey and collection as soon as possible.