§ 107. Mr. Errollasked the Minister of Supply what degree of priority is to be given to the supply of steel plates for coal-oil conversion schemes; and whether the instructions he has given to steel makers to give such priority have any statutory authority.
§ Mr. WilmotCoal-oil conversion is one of the schemes which receive the highest priority. It has not been necessary to invoke statutory powers in issuing instruction to the steel industry, although such powers are available under the Supplies and Services (Transitional Powers) Act, 1945.