§ Mr. J. Griffithsasked the Minister of Supply whether he will consider making fuller use in the national effort of the premises, equipment and personnel available in the motor garages and repair shops in the country, bearing in mind the adverse effect of the war upon their normal business?
§ Mr. BurginAs I informed the House on the 15th March, every effort is being made to use the resources of garages and repair shops to the best advantage. Approximately 200 have been brought into a scheme for the repair of vehicles from overseas and others are being used for repair work for home units. In addition to repair work, garages with suitable plant and machine tools are being considered for production work.