§ 81. Mr. M. MacPhersonasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that there is widespread short-time working in the light castings industry; and 13W whether he will take steps to ensure that sufficient materials are available, and orders placed, to enable this industry to work a full week.
§ Mr. SandysI understand that short-time working in certain iron foundries producing light castings is due mainly to the loss of export markets, and I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him on 13th May by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade. I am not aware that there is a lack of orders in the home market for most of the light castings which the hon. Member has in mind.