asked the Minister of Supply if he will make available part of his stocks of blister copper to refineries to replace the scrap copper which they could buy during the first six months of 1950 and which is not now available.

My Department's present arrangements for the refining of blister copper are designed to make the best use of the available material. If, however, the hon. Member has any particular proposition in mind, I should be glad if he would let me have details.