HC Deb 24 July 1940 vol 363 c809
55. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Supply whether arrangements will be made with firms not at present engaged on war work, to manufacture equipment for the Home Guard?

Mr. H. Morrison

Arrangements have been made to bring into production many additional firms for the manufacture of equipment needed for the Home Guard.

Mr. Bevan

Is that happening in every case? Are there not persons who could be employed on making hand grenades, who cannot get permission from the right hon. Gentleman's Department?

Mr. Morrison

I am not aware of that, but if cases are sent to me, I will, of course, look into them. What I am concerned about is to get enough production to enable us to deliver the goods. We have been eminently successful in this matter since the decision was reached.

Mr. Bevan

Is the right hon. Gentleman quite satisfied about that?

Mr. Morrison

I am never satisfied.