HC Deb 30 July 1951 vol 491 c137W
83. Lieut.-Commander Thompson

asked the Minister of Supply what steps he has taken to ensure that firms holding defence order certificates do in fact receive effective priority when trying to obtain supplies of steel from mills or stockholders.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

Steel producers have been notified of the defence orders symbol procedure and have been asked to ensure that defence orders are given preferential treatment to the extent necessary to comply with the time or rate of delivery called for. The Steel Re-armament Panel will deal with difficulties which may arise and will keep in touch with my Department.