HC Deb 16 July 1936 vol 314 c2275W
Mr. ROSTRON DUCKWORTH

asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether any steps have been taken and completed to introduce new industries into Lancashire in connection with measures of national defence; and whether he can state their nature?

Sir T. INSKIP

Steps are being taken to arrange for the assembly of respirators in works sited in Lancashire and for the construction of a filling factory in the county. Approaches have been made to 13 firms in the county to undertake the manufacture of munitions, which is not part of their ordinary business.