HC Deb 08 December 1947 vol 445 c137W
119. Mr. McAdam

asked the Minister of Supply what is the total tonnage of aluminium used in the construction and equipment of the aluminium house; and the market price of scrap aluminium at the latest date.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

Two tons of aluminium are used in the construction of the aluminium house. Secondary ingot—that is, ingot metal recovered from scrap—used for the house at present costs £76 or £74 a ton according to the specification. Prices of scrap aluminium range from £37 to £66 a ton, according to type and quality.