Iron And Steel Scrap (Prices)

29.

Mr. Geoffrey Hutchinson
asked the Minister of Supply whether, in view of the recent increase in railway freight charges, it is proposed to increase the amount allowed to accredited iron and steel scrap merchants under the Iron and Steel Scrap Control Order.

Mr. G. R. Strauss
Under the Iron and Steel Scrap (No. 2) Order, 1951, the controlled maximum prices for iron and steel scrap were increased from 21st April to cover the recent increase in railway freight charges.