§ 86. Mr. Errollasked the Minister of Supply what is the size of the present stocks of copper in Britain under his control; and if supplies to manufacturers will be assured at their present level during 1949.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussThe Ministry of Supply's stocks of virgin copper in the United Kingdom on 31st December, 1948, amounted to 98,000 tons. Contracts have been made to cover adequately consumers' estimated requirements for 1949.