§ 34. Mr. A. Jenkinsasked the First Commissioner of Works when the work in connection with the proposed shell-filling factory near Usk, Monmouthshire, will be commenced; whether he can indicate the approximate number of persons that will be employed in the preparation of the site and construction of the factory; and by what date will the works be completed?
§ Sip P. SassoonIt is hoped to start preliminary work on the site next March. The maximum number of men likely to be employed on the construction of the factory will be about 1,800, but in the early stages of the work a much smaller number will be required. The work is expected to be completed in the Spring of 1940.
§ 44. Mr. Jenkinsasked the Minister of Health whether any provision has been made to prevent indiscriminate building near the site of the proposed shell-filling factory at Usk, Monmouthshire; and, if not, will he take early steps to ensure that the area is properly planned?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Mr. Bernays)No resolution to prepare a planning scheme for the area to which the hon. Member refers has yet been passed. My right hon. Friend has, however, recently been in touch with representatives of the local authorities concerned, and they are considering the matter.
§ Mr. JenkinsWill the Minister of Health take the initiative in convening a conference between the town council, the urban council and the rural council responsible for the area in order to get it properly planned before the area is destroyed?
§ Mr. BernaysI will bring the hon. Member's suggestion to the notice of my right hon. Friend.