HC Deb 18 March 1957 vol 567 c13
22. Miss Burton

asked the Minister of Supply if he is now in a position to make a statement concerning the defence programme proposals for Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Limited and other factories in Coventry.

The Minister of Supply (Mr. Aubrey Jones)

Until the current review of the defence programme has been completed, I am afraid I cannot say what its effect will be on individual firms.

Miss Burton

Is it possible for the Minister to realise that this matter is urgent; that we in Coventry have skilled men being turned off because of the cutting back of defence orders, and can he say when we will be given an answer?

Mr. Jones

In answer to the hon. Lady, I should like to say that the defence review is being undertaken with all possible speed and all possible sense of urgency.