HC Deb 07 May 1951 vol 487 c169W
5. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Supply what savings in non-ferrous metals have been effected by the prohibited end users in those cases for which he is responsible.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

I regret that I am unable to give a figure.

Captain Ryder

asked the Minister of Supply what priorities have been established for the allocation of non-ferrous metals; and what exceptions have been made to the list of prohibited end users, in those cases in which he is responsible.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

As stated by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 15th February, 1951, during the debate on defence, no over-riding priorities have been established, but of course there must be no doubt in the minds of all those engaged on defence production that it is essential that they should fulfil as rapidly as possible the contracts placed with them. No general exceptions have been made to the list of prohibited end uses in the Copper and Zinc Prohibited Uses (Minister of Supply) Order, 1951. Exemption licences are granted in some special cases and for export orders, subject to the conditions announced by my right hon. Friend the then President of the Board of Trade in reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Sheffield, Park (Mr. Mulley) on 8th March.