§ 15. Mr. Loganasked the Minister of Aircraft Production whether, after his visit to the North-West area, he can report satisfactory consultations; whether he is satisfied with co-operation of management and men; and will he see that future complaints can be dealt with locally instead of deputations having to come to London?
Mr. Ben SmithMy right hon. Friend had satisfactory consultations with all concerned during his recent tour of factories in the North-West area. He is satisfied that managements and work-people are doing their best to overcome the different and difficult problems in each 1035 of the factories visited by him. In regard to the last part of the Question, he considers that it is always better for these matters to be dealt with locally.
§ Mr. LoganIn order to avoid these matters being raised constantly on the Floor of the House, will the Minister arrange for Members of Parliament from the localities concerned to be allowed to be present to hear what happens?
Mr. SmithI think that Supplementary Question raises a matter which goes outside the realm of my Department. My hon. Friend will have heard the statement in my reply that my right hon. Friend considers it is always better for these matters to be dealt with locally.
§ Mr. LoganDoes my hon. Friend think that, in their representative capacity, the Members of Parliament from any particular city are deaf, dumb, and blind?