HC Deb 15 March 1944 vol 398 cc241-2
55. Mr. Granville

asked the Minister of Production whether the recent figures given by him on war production include output from the British Dominions; and, if not, will he give similar latest available figures.

Mr. Lyttelton

No, Sir. For reasons which the hon. Member will understand, it is not possible to give figures such as he desires. As I have previously indicated, the total contribution made by the Dominions to war production has been very substantial, and amounts to more than 20 per cent. of our own.

Mr. Granville

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the figures include partly manufactured munitions in the Dominions, and can he say whether the Joint British Canadian Production Board which he is setting up has any figures available?

Mr. Lyttelton

I find it difficult to give details of production which have not been given by the responsible Ministers in the Dominions. The figures do not include raw materials.

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