§ 124. Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware that stocks of refined lead have fallen from 121,900 tons at July, 1945, to 19,800 tons at September, 1946; and what action he is taking to increase the present stock.
§ Mr. LeonardYes, Sir. I can assure the hon. Member that every effort is being made to import as much lead as possible, but in present conditions of world shortage I see no prospect of building up stocks.