Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Supply – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 February 1954.
Plate production in the United Kingdom increased by over 200,000 tons in 1953 and I expect some further increase this year. In the course of its study of the industry's development plans the Iron and Steel Board is considering what expansion of steel plate-making capacity is necessary to meet foreseeable demands.