§ 13. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Minister of Supply what expenditure he has incurred on the factory near Girvan since 1951; how many men are now employed there; and for what purpose.
§ Mr. MaudlingExcluding certain non-recurrent expenditure incurred at the beginning of the rearmament programme, over the past five years the costs at this factory have been approximately £20,000 per annum. Thirty men are at present employed on its protection and maintenance.
§ Mr. HughesWill the right hon. Gentleman consider whether there is any possibility of this factory being used for some more useful purpose and for employing people on more productive work?
§ Mr. MaudlingCertainly, I will do my best to examine any suggestion.