§ 6. Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware of the concern amongst the shop stewards of the Royal ordnance factories at the Government's intentions with regard to these factories, in the light of the changes in the armament programme; and whether he will make a statement explaining the Government's policy with regard to Royal ordnance factories.
§ Mr. Aubrey Jones:Yes. I recently held a special meeting of the Joint Industrial Council of the Ministry at which representatives from all factories were present. As I informed them, a detailed study is being made of the effect on these factories of the changes in the defence programme and it is my intention to make a statement as soon as possible.