§ Mr. H. JONESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions if it is the intention of the Ministry to utilise the explosives factory at Penrhyndeudraeth, county of Merioneth, and, if so, for what purpose; and how many em- 880W ployés are now retained there, and at what cost per month?
Mr. HOPEIt is not proposed to retain His Majesty's factory, Penrhyndeudraeth, and the property is in the hands of the Disposal Board for sale. The number of persons employed for maintenance, guarding, and the handling of material for sale is 21, at a cost of about £274 a month.