24. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchisonasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that some cotton mills are still manufacturing material ordered in connection with the campaign in Burma; and whether he will terminate these contracts forthwith and switch over production in these mills to material for civilian use.
§ Mr. WilmotAll textiles now being manufactured for despatch to Burma are needed either for our troops still stationed there or for relief and rehabilitation purposes.
Lieut.-Commander HutchisonMight not this material be woven in India, in order to allow the mills at home to be turned over to production for the home market?
§ Mr. WilmotI am afraid I cannot say without notice.
§ Mr. WilmotCertainly, Sir.