HC Deb 16 June 1947 vol 438 cc164-5W
68. Mr. D. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Works what priority is granted in supplies of steel for factory construction for the development areas.

Mr. Key

There is a special allocation of steel for factory construction within development areas which is settled in the light of the supplies available from time to time.

69. Mr. D. J. Williams

asked the Minister 'of Works what quantity of steel has been allocated for the construction of factories in the South Wales Development Area in 1947; and how much of this has been delivered.

Mr. Key

The allocation for the whole year cannot be given at this stage. During the first six months of 1947 the allocation was 20,000 tons but I am not able to say how much has been delivered.

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