Chungking, Mar. 5.
All iron and steel works and fae~ tories, and all individuals in possession of iron and steel in any for in "free China," are required to re-ister with the Government's newly formed Iron and Steel Control Com mittee, beginning from March 1, cording to regulations announced by the Committee today.
The committee is jointly organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Ministry of War, with Mr. Li Ching-lu as chairman.
The function of the committee is to conserve raw materials, eliminate waste, and adjust the supply to the; demand for iron and steel.
Any consignment of fron and steel materials not having the necessary permits issued by the Committee will be confiscated—Reuter,
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