asked the Minister of Supply by what authority his Depart- ment permit certain big firms to use scrap material in the manufacture of light alloys and why smaller firms are forbidden its use?

The use of secondary aluminium alloys is controlled under the provisions of the Control of Aluminium (No. 4) Order, 1939. Licences have been granted to a large number of firms to purchase secondary aluminium alloys and I am not aware of any discrimination between large and small firms in this respect. If, however, my hon. Friend would care to furnish me with particulars of any cases which he has in mind, I will certainly make inquiries.

Is my hon. and gallant Friend aware that the rolling mills are using scrap? Is not a concern at Slough also using scrap in the production of casting alloys, on the authority of the Air Ministry?

If my hon. Friend has any particular cases in mind and likes to speak to me about them, or write, I certainly shall be glad to look into them.

Why should there be one law for the big man with big money and another law for the little man with little money?

I believe I said that I knew of no discrimination between the large firms and the small firms—I suppose they are big men and little men.

Is it not very desirable lo have fair play all round?