HC Deb 18 December 1945 vol 417 c1301W
Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production if he has made an estimate of the value of the factories and their equipment that will be made redundant by the Government's plan of manufacturing housing equipment in ordnance factories.

Mr. Leonard

It is not expected that any factories or equipment will be made redundant by the Government's plan for manufacturing housing equipment in Royal Ordnance factories.

Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production the names of the 20 Royal Ordnance factories which are being turned over to the production of building materials and components; what is the total labour force employed in these factories; and what proportion of this labour force is now engaged in the production of houses and components.

Mr. Leonard

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for En field (Mr. Ernest Davies) on 3rd December.

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