§ 92. Mr. J. Rodgersasked the Minister of Supply if, in view of the thefts of lead from church roofs, he will consider taking steps to restrict or control the transfer of lead by licensing to accredited dealers or making compulsory some record of the source of supply.
§ Mr. M. StewartScrap merchants and users of non-ferrous metals are now required to obtain a licence before they may acquire scrap and must maintain records of stocks and give invoices for all purchases. These provisions, though designed primarily to control the price of scrap and improve its distribution, should assist in detecting theft. My right hon. Friend has asked the trade, through the Scrap Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Supply, to maintain their records in a way that will help the police, and not to buy scrap from unknown sources without careful inquiry.