§ 17. Sir J. D. REESasked the Minister of Munitions whether he is aware that the whole agricultural county of Kirkcudbrightshire, in which no military are stationed and no munitions manufactured, was scheduled, along with Carlisle and Dumfriesshire, with the result that certain licensees are ruined; why the local governing bodies were not consulted before the Order was issued; whether any petition has been received for the exclusion of Minnigaff; and, if so, what answer has been returned to such petition?
§ The MINISTER of MUNITIONS (Mr. Lloyd George)I am informed that it was decided to schedule the whole of Kirkcudbrightshire on account of its proximity to an important munition centre and as the result of the inquiry held by the Central Board at Carlisle, which was attended by representatives from the county. In reply to the latter part of the question, I am informed that no petition has been received from Minnigaff.
§ Sir J. D. REESWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire about the petition?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI did inquire, and I was informed there was nothing of that nature.