asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that large quantities of old iron are lying in railway yards and sidings throughout the country; and will he instruct the railway companies to have it collected for the national salvage campaign?

Throughout the country, the railway companies are actively engaged in the salvage of waste and scrap material of all kinds, and its systematic collection and disposal. If my hon. Friend is aware of any particular stocks of old iron, and will inform me of the stations or yards where they are situated, I shall be happy to have the matter looked into.