§ 82. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Supply what steps have been taken for centralising all stages of production around power plant to enable metallurgical and chemical processes to produce by modern methods; and what action has been taken to increase the production of ferro-alloys and other materials.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussVarious important factors determine the siting of plants for metals production and, where appropriate, full regard is paid to the availability of power supplies. The United Kingdom production of ferro-alloys is being fostered and increased by means of various schemes to which assistance has been and is being given by my Ministry.