§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the President of the Board of Trade what accounts for the uneven rate of the construction of the factories for disabled miners in South Wales; to what extent some are receiving priority in the supply of labour and materials; and for what reasons.
§ Mr. H. WilsonThe Grenfell factory at Tumble and those at Ferndale were delayed by initial site difficulties. On the other hand, faster progress has been made at Aberdare than elsewhere as the starting date was delayed until after the severe winter of 1946–7, but there was a better and more even delivery of materials than usual once building started in good weather conditions. At all other factories a fairly comparable rate of progress has been achieved. They are all receiving equal treatment.
§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give a list of the factory projects which are not to be proceeded with in the South Wales Development Area.
§ Mr. H. WilsonNo. I cannot undertake to publish such a list.