§ 23. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Minister of Supply how many men and women are employed in aircraft engine factories, including jet turbines and airframe factories, covering both military and civil.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussAbout 33,000 men and 5,000 women were employed in the main aero-engine factories at the end of January this year. The corresponding figures for airframe factories are 74,000 men and 14,000 women.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the figures he has just given are considerably below those previously given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and is there sufficient potential to meet an emergency should it arise?
§ Mr. StraussThat is rather a broader question. I think these figures show there is a substantial number of people employed, and we are satisfied that they are sufficient.