§ 67. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Supply what percentage of machine tools in the country is now in full use?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanA census of the hours of working of machine tools in the engineering and allied trades has recently been taken. The statistical results obtained from it in many cases require further investigation before it is possible to say definitely whether a particular machine is already fully used or capable of fuller employment. This investigation is being carried out by the Area Organisation, in order that appropriate action may be taken in each case.