§ 52. Lieut.-Colonel Corbettasked the Minister of Agriculture what degree of priority in the allocation of raw materials is accorded to manufacturers of agricultural implements.
§ 53. Mr. Hollisasked the Minister of Agriculture whether agricultural machinery manufacturers have been granted priority in obtaining supplies of materials.
§ 70. Mr. J. Morrisonasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is satisfied that adequate steel supplies are being provided for the makers of agricultural machinery for distribution in this country; and how are the priorities arranged.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsManufacturers of agricultural machinery and implements are being allocated substantially larger shares of steel and other materials of which there is a shortage. The whole question of priorities in delivery is now under urgent re-examination in consequence of the increased food production programme and the export drive, and the importance of agricultural machinery requirements is being taken fully into account.
§ Brigadier Raynerasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps are being taken to see that the allocation of steel to agricultural implement builders will bring about an increase of supplies of components.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsAllocations of materials to agricultural machinery manufacturers cover their requirements for parts, and all possible assistance is given to them and to their suppliers in obtaining materials, labour, fuel and other requirements. Manufacturers have been asked to ensure adequate supplies of spare parts and have given assurances that they are doing so to the utmost of their ability