Non-Ferrous Metals

69.

Mr. Erroll
asked the President of the Board of Trade what savings in non-ferrous metals have been effected by the prohibited end users in those cases in which he is responsible.

Mr. Rhodes
It is not possible to estimate with any accuracy the savings which have been effected.

76.

Captain Ryder
asked the President of the Board of Trade 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. Rhodes
As my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply told the hon. and gallant Member yesterday, no overriding priorities have been established. The only general exception is the exemption of 9 and 14 carat gold. Exemption licences are granted in particular cases for export orders and in certain other special cases.