§ Mr. PIELOUasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what steps are being taken to dispose of the National Projectile Factory, Dudley; whether any offers have been made for purchase; and, in the event of no purchaser being found, in what way does he propose using the building?
§ Mr. McNEILLThe factory has been extensively advertised for sale since 19221694W in the local Press and the principal British newspapers. Some inquiries have been received recently, but no definite offer for purchase has yet reached the Department. The Government is prepared to accept any reasonable offer for purchase, and such an offer will, it is hoped, be forthcoming, particularly if trade revives.