64. Dr. Morganasked the Minister of Supply what steps are being taken to secure that the advice of qualified production engineers will be available to area boards under the revised machinery now being set up to deal with industrial capacity?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThere is a great deal of engineering experience at all times at the disposal of the area boards amongst the area officers and their staffs. In addition, the Boards are empowered to appoint panels of experts on engineering and allied subjects whenever it appears to them that this course is desirable.
§ Mr. MorrisonThat is a rather narrow issue. Some of these men are production engineers, but we have taken very great pains to strengthen the area organisations with qualified officers, and I am satisfied as to their qualifications for the work they have to do.