HC Deb 24 March 1947 vol 435 c140W
69. Colonel Clarke

asked the Minister of Agriculture if his attention has been called to the delay in delivery caused to farmers ordering concrete silos by having to obtain M forms for the necessary steel bands; and whether steps will be taken to dispense with this requirement.

Mr. T. Williams

Control of the consumption of steel, by the use of "M" forms, is essential to ensure that supplies available are put to the most urgent and important uses. Farmers requiring steel for silos should apply to my Department through county war agricultural executive committees when they are advised to do so by suppliers, and applications supported by the committees will be dealt with speedily and sympathetically.