HC Deb 26 April 1938 vol 335 c16
31. Mr. Kelly

asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence the number of people employed in the shadow factories for which he is responsible in June, 1937, and March, 1938?

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Earl Winterton)

I have been asked to reply. During the period covered by the hon. Member's question, the number of persons employed in the shadow factories increased approximately fivefold. It would not be in the public interest to give particulars of the actual numbers employed.