HC Deb 11 March 1937 vol 321 cc1328-9
45. Mr. Mander

asked the Prime Minister whether definite plans for the conscription of wealth in the event of the outbreak of war have been prepared equally with those for the conscription of man-power?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Baldwin)

I cannot add to the reply which I gave to a similar question by the hon. Member on 24th March last.

Mr. Mander

Has not the Prime Minister given an undertaking that these forms of conscription, if ever brought in, shall be concurrent, and is it not advisable to have plans prepared for both events?

The Prime Minister

It is not possible for any Prime Minister to give an undertaking as to what may happen in future.

Mr. Alexander

Is not the Prime Minister aware that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has already announced to the Howe that he cannot hope to get the armaments for the Government unless there is provision allowed for private profits?

M. H. G. Williams

Will not the hon. Member for East Wolverhampton (Mr. Mander) follow the example set by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury in 1919?

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