48. Miss Wardasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether he will examine the electric furnace products for the purpose of ascertaining, in consultation with interested manufacturers, how far it would be practicable to manufacture these products which are not already manufactured here in the Special Areas?
§ Sir T. InskipAs regards the various electric furnace products which are imported for defence purposes, close contact is being maintained with appropriate undertakings as to the possibility of manufacture in this country. The claims of Special Areas will, of course, not be overlooked.
Miss WardWill the right hon. Gentleman consider informing the House what arrangement has been made for the manufacture of these products?
§ Sir T. InskipI will consider that when I know what final arrangements have been made.