§ 27. Colonel Errollasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production whether in view of the Government's failure to supply sufficient skilled labour for the ferrous and non-ferrous foundries, he will instruct all firms to replace castings by fabricated methods of construction wherever possible.
§ The Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production (Mr. John Wilmot)No, Sir. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and I are taking all possible steps to remedy the present shortage of labour in the iron foundry industry, but in placing Government orders full use is made of alternative methods of construction wherever this is necessary. It is, of course, open to any manufacturer to consider the use of fabricated products as alternatives to castings.
§ Colonel ErrollWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether he is giving special consideration to the desirability of fabricating household components instead of casting them?
§ Mr. WilmotThat is under consideration, wherever necessary.