Zinc

40.

Mr. Harmar Nicholls
asked the Minister of Supply if he has yet decided upon the basis of allocation of zinc for industry in 1951; and if he will state, as a percentage, what quantity of zinc will be supplied to users in relation to their 1950 consumption figures.

Mr. G. R. Strauss
The allocation is at present being made monthly. The percentages, based on consumption in the first nine months of 1950, for January and February have been announced in the Press, but I will circulate them in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

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|For galvanizing brass and zinc oxide|
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|For brass                           |
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|For rolled products and zinc oxide  |
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|For diecasting alloy                |
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