§ 69. Mr. FLAVINasked the Minister of Munitions whether he can state the amount of money expended in the erection and remodelling of munition factories; and the amount of money paid in wages for the last financial year in each of the countries, namely, England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThe information asked for in my hon. Friend's question would require for its preparation an amount of time and labour out of proportion to the results achieved, and, in view of the great pressure falling upon the staff of the Ministry, I trust that my hon. Friend will not press for it.
§ Mr. FLAVINWill the hon. Gentleman say what is the proportion of the total amount which has been spent in Ireland? Surely it is of some importance to Ireland, which is contributing more than its share in money and blood?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYPerhaps the hon. Member will speak to me about this matter afterwards.
§ Mr. O'DONNELLWill the hon. Gentleman consider the justice of spending more of this money in Ireland, especially with the firms that have given ample satisfaction in their work?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI do not think that arises out of the question.
§ Mr. FLAVINIs it because of the insignificance of the amount spent in Ireland that it is not given?