§ 70. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the Minister of Supply what quantity of aircraft production, manufacture and repairs, he has allocated to Scotland during the year ended 31st March, 1950.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussThe value of contracts placed by my Department for airframe and aero engine production and repair work in Scotland during the year ended 31st March, 1950, is estimated at just over £2 million.
§ Sir T. MooreAs we know what is the amount allocated to England, does the right hon. Gentleman not realise that this is a totally fantastic amount? What is the reason for this grudge against Scotland? Why is there this deliberate attempt to exclude Scotland from the aircraft industry, especially when the Government have such admirable facilities at Prestwick?
§ Mr. StraussThe orders are given out very largely on a competitive basis.