HC Deb 16 December 1942 vol 385 cc1924-5
53. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Supply what steps he proposes to take to reorganise the Rubber Control?

Sir A. Duncan

In view of the complexity of the measures necessitated by the shortage of crude rubber and the change-over to synthetic, I have felt it necessary to strengthen the Rubber Control, and I am glad to say that Mr. E. Gore-Browne, who is vice-chairman of the Southern Railway, has consented to become Controller. He will have under him a Director of Rubber, a Director of Tyres and an Adviser on Synthetic Rubber Usage. Mr. Ascoli has agreed to act in the first capacity, Lord Rothes will remain Director of Tyres, and Mr. A. Healey, who has wide technical knowledge of rubber manufacture, has been appointed to the third post. Consequential adjustments in the organisation of the Control will be necessary.