§ 53. Sir Reginald Clarryasked the Minister of Production what steps he is taking to release productive resources for civilian needs, in view of the reduced demand for war-time stores.
§ 56. Sir George Schusterasked the Minister of Production whether he can now make the statement which has been promised on the Government's policy in regard to the allocation of facilities for the manufacture of goods for export and civilian use.
§ Mr. LytteltonI would ask my hon. Friends to wait for the statement which I hope to make next week.
§ Mr. ShinwellMay I ask the Minister what he means by what he has said? Does he propose to make a statement at the end of Questions?
§ Mr. LytteltonI propose to make a statement at the end of Questions, with Mr. Speaker's permission.
§ Mr. ShinwellAre we to understand that a statement is to be made on this very important question without an opportunity for debate?
§ Mr. LytteltonIf a demand for a Debate on the preliminary information which I shall give in the statement is forthcoming, of course that is a matter to be taken up through the usual channels.