HC Deb 23 March 1948 vol 448 cc319-20W
90. Sir P. Hannon

asked the Minister of Supply whether he contemplates enlarged allocations of steel to meet demands of makers of steel products in Sheffield with special regard to the needs of the high-speed tool steel and stainless steel manufacturers to maintain the export drive; and if he is in constant contact with local manufacturers on the problem of expanding requirements of steel.

Mr. J. Jones

I have no evidence of any serious shortage of either high-speed steel or stainless steel, except for certain difficulties in the case of stainless steel sheet. High-speed steel has in fact been removed from allocation. The answer to second part of the Question is "Yes."