§ 7. Mr. Frederick Leeasked the Minister of Supply at what level is our production of machine tools, wood and metal, in comparison with 1938.
§ Mr. WilmotIn 1946 the value of the average monthly production of metal-working machine tools is approximately three times, and that of wood-working machine tools more than double the prewar figure.
§ Lieut.-Commander Gurney BraithwaiteCan the right hon. Gentleman give any comparison, in terms of volume?
§ Mr. WilmotI am afraid not, because machine tools vary. They cannot be aggregated, except under their values, and it should be remembered that there has been a change in the values of the figures.