Lieut.-Colonel THORNEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions whether, in connection with the scheme proposed by the Ailsa Craig Motor Company to enable the company to resume operations and re-employ their former workpeople, the deputation has not yet been received; and, if so, whether arrangements will be made to receive the deputation at an early date?
Mr. HOPEI have seen the chairman of the Company and a representative of the workpeople, and have discussed the question with them. The Ministry have made proposals which will have the effect of relieving the company of their liabilities and leaving them free to resume business. These proposals have, been accepted by the company.