HC Deb 02 February 1948 vol 446 cc213-4W
Mr. Prescott

asked the Minister of Supply what proportion of unwrought zinc it is proposed will be purchased in the ensuing 12 months from United States sources; and what proportion from Empire and other resources respectively.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

The extent of the purchases which we shall need to make from North America is at present uncertain, since it will be dependent on what quantities we are able to obtain from suppliers elsewhere with whom we are in negotiation.

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