§ 54. Mr. Louis Smithasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether it has now been definitely decided to establish a calcium carbide factory in Norway instead of in Scotland or in Wales; and whether he has had any communication on the subject with the company which sponsored the Scottish scheme?
§ Sir T. InskipIf my hon. Friend has in mind a factory to be set up, or on 872 behalf of, the Government in Norway, I am not aware of any such proposal.
§ Mr. SmithIs my right hon. Friend aware that a strong feeling exists in England as well as in Scotland that calcium carbide should be manufactured at home, and will he use his best endeavours with that end in view?
§ Sir T. InskipI used my best endeavours on a recent occasion.