§ 44. Brigadier-General COLVINasked whether the cost of producing cordite at the Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey, compares favourably with its manufacture at other factories; and whether it is proposed to continue its production at Waltham Abbey or to close the factory?
Mr. HOPEThe cost of producing cordite at the Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey, is considerably higher than the cost of producing a similar article at the more modern Government factories. The question of the future of this factory is receiving careful consideration.
§ General COLVINCan we get figures showing the cost of production at the different factories?