§ Mr. R. Ethertonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps are being taken to reduce the waste of public expenditure due to the retention of idle personnel in munition factories.
§ Sir J. AndersonI can assure my hon. Friend that the need for economy in this field is engaging the continuous attention of my right hon. Friends the Ministers responsible for the Supply Departments and the Minister of Labour. Detailed questions should be addressed to these Ministers.