§ 16. Mr. CHORLTONasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether the capacity for aero-engine output has been increased by associating other firms with existing contractors?
§ Major GEORGE DAVIES (Lord of the Treasury)I have been asked to reply. The capacity of existing engine contractors is supplemented as necessary by assistance from approved sub-contractors. This is considered sufficient to give the output required under present conditions.
§ Mr. CHORLTONMay I ask whether there is any definite list, whether there has been any advance over what has been done in the past; because what has been mentioned is the old arrangement?
§ Major DAVIESI will communicate that question to my right hon. Friend.
§ Mr. LOUIS SMITHWill the Minister bear in mind the desirability of spreading these contracts as much as possible all over the country?
§ Major DAVIESI will convey that request to my right hon. Friend.