§ 47. Mr. Sextonasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether the question of the establishment of a factory for the manufacture of calcium carbide in. South-West Durham will be kept in 1598 mind, considering that abundance of first-class limestone and coal are in close proximity, while electric power is at hand, and unemployment is rife among the quarrymen and coal miners of that district?
§ The Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence (Sir Thomas Inskip)The supply of calcium carbide is under consideration, and I regret that I can give no information at present. The hon. Member may rest assured that the claims of South-West Durham, together with those of other areas, will receive full consideration.