HC Deb 14 October 1946 vol 427 cc124-5W
104. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Supply if he will take steps to increase the supplies of bar iron and mild steel, especially ⅝in. round and 9/16in. square, which are specially required by black-smiths serving agricultural areas

Mr. Wilmot

There is an overall shortage of re-rolled products, including the items mentioned, due to the failure of imports of semi-finished material. I regret, therefore, that no early relief is possible, but available supplies are being distributed as -fairly as possible.