HC Deb 04 October 1944 vol 403 c935
53. Sir Reginald Clarry

asked 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 Schuster

asked 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. Lyttelton

I would ask my hon. Friends to wait for the statement which I hope to make next week.

Mr. Shinwell

May 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. Lyttelton

I propose to make a statement at the end of Questions, with Mr. Speaker's permission.

Mr. Shinwell

Are we to understand that a statement is to be made on this very important question without an opportunity for debate?

Mr. Lyttelton

If 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.