§ 48. Mr. Hepworthasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence, whether since the commencement of the rearmament programme any new factories have been constructed or planned in Yorkshire, and whether, in that case, he can give details?
§ Sir T. InskipSince the commencement of the rearmament programme, no Government factories have been constructed or planned in Yorkshire. A large number of contracts, however, have been placed in Yorkshire necessitating in some cases the extension of existing private factories.
§ Mr. PalingIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are places in Yorkshire where there is as much as 37 or 38 per cent. of unemployment; and are such places as these given consideration when factories are put down?
§ Sir T. InskipOh, yes, Sir. Yorkshire is considered, and all places are considered on the occasion when Government factories are established, but technical considerations have, of course, to be taken under review in every case.
§ Mr. PalingIs particular consideration given to these places where unemployment is so heavy and where nothing has been done up to the present?
§ Sir T. InskipIf the hon. Gentleman will indicate any particular places he has in mind, I shall be prepared to go into the matter?
§ Mr. PalingI will indicate Hoyland for one.