HC Deb 14 April 1948 vol 449 cc75-6W
Mr. J. Morrison

asked the President of the Board of Trade what arrangements are being made to expedite the delivery of new mining machinery to such dollar-earning activities as the Malayan tin and the West African gold industries.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

I have been asked to reply. We are giving all possible assistance to manufacturers of machinery and equipment for the Malayan tin and West African gold mining industries. Any difficulties or delays which are reported to us are immediately investigated.