§ Mr. MILLSasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the monopoly exercised by the War Office of practically the whole of the river front at Woolwich, extending to Erith, which makes the whole of the business community dependent upon Government work; and what work, if any, he can allocate to Woolwich?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI am aware that Woolwich Arsenal extends along the river front to a considerable extent. The War Office are very willing to consider any suggestions for the establishment of private undertakings on suitable parts of the river front at Woolwich. As many War Office orders as possible are already allocated to Woolwich, but the hon. Member will appreciate that these will not now afford very much work for an arsenal of the size of Woolwich.