§ Mr. Sharpasked the Minister of Supply when authorisations for iron castings will cease to be issued by his Department; what arrangements will then be made to ensure proper distribution of available supplies; and when and in what form the relevant information will be passed to all concerned.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussThe order giving effect to the new arrangements for the distribution of iron castings comes into force tomorrow. On specialised items, which constitute the greater and more important part of the iron casting industry, arrangements have been made for a voluntary system of control. The balance of the production, which is mainly handled by jobbing foundries serving local needs, will not be centrally controlled. I announced the new arrangements at a Press conference on 22nd November. The iron foundries have also been advised through the appropriate trade association, and in the trade Press.