§ 3. Mr. Storeyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Ministry of Supply factory, Barton Dock Road, Trafford Park, until recently occupied by Platt Brothers, has yet been re-let.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Mr. F. J. Erroll)Negotiations are taking place with prospective tenants who are interested in about one-third of the factory. Other applications are being considered.
§ Mr. StoreyWhile thanking my hon. Friend for the effort which he has already made to let this factory space, may I ask whether the modern foundry block is 1365 among the portions which are likely to be let, and whether efforts will be made to let the foundry space as early as possible?
§ Mr. ErrollWe are maintaining our efforts in respect of the factory as a whole, and we are making renewed attempts to find someone to take over the foundry. Our regional controllers have been asked to give all possible help in securing this end.