HC Deb 10 June 1943 vol 390 c818
70. Mr. S. O. Davies

asked the Minister of Production what immediate steps he proposes to take to provide, in conjunction with other Government Departments, employment for the large numbers of unemployed immobile workers and juveniles in the borough of Merthyr Tydfil?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Production (Mr. Garro Jones)

As I informed the hon. Member for Llanelly (Mr. J. Griffiths) on 2nd June, it is the policy of the Government as far as is practicable to place such new production projects as are required in districts where labour is available. In carrying out this policy, the labour available at Merthyr Tydfil and other parts of Wales will not be overlooked.

Mr. Davies

Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that there are in the borough of Merthyr Tydfil suitable buildings available for installations if the Ministry so desired to utilise the labour of these people who are unemployed?

Mr. Garro Jones

Yes, Sir, but I think my hon. Friend knows there are other factors besides buildings, and every one of them is considered whenever a new project is available for allocation.