HC Deb 10 February 1932 vol 261 c856
74. Mr. G. MACDONALD

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the closing of the Pimlico clothing factory, whether it is the intention of the Government to close national workshops and as far as possible to put all State work out to private contract?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Major Elliot)

The answer is in the negative.