§ Sir R. Glynasked the Minister of Supply what steps should be taken by engineering firms engaged in export trade to British Colonies to obtain the necessary licences for steel as the nature of the production does not qualify for a D.O. Order.
§ Mr. LowAt present only sheet steel and tinplate are subject to control. Licences are issued to engineering firms by the Ministry of Supply, certificates for preferential treatment being granted exceptionally where important civil orders are being held up by lack of steel. Control will be extended to other types of steel from 4th February, 1952. There are no special arrangements for exports to British Colonies.