§ 100. Mr. Sharpasked the Minister of Supply to what extent the steel wire and wire rods conference at Manchester are responsible for the allocation of steel wire and wire rods; and what instructions he has issued or proposes making to ensure adequate allocations to small firms engaged in the export trade.
§ Mr. J. JonesThis organisation is not concerned with the allocation of wire, but, as part of machinery operating under the aegis of the Iron and Steel Board, it advises on the apportionment of wire rods between wire drawers. In order to conserve supplies for finished products the direct export of wire has had to be severely limited.