§ Mr. Carrasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has now completed his consideration, undertaken in consultation with the Minister of Supply, regarding any further action which can be taken to help overcome the current shortage of nickel; and whether he will now make a statement.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftYes. In consultation with industry, consideration has been given to ways of helping to overcome the shortage of nickel, and steps are being taken which should reduce the expected shortage during 1955. Supplies are still, however, unlikely to be sufficient to meet demand, and, while no doubt all concerned will do their utmost to increase them, it will be necessary to economise in the use of nickel for some time to come.