HC Deb 01 December 1937 vol 329 c2094W
Mr. L. Smith

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many of the shadow factories are now complete; and what is the approximate number of persons in employment in these factories?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

Seven shadow factories are now complete employing at the present time some 5,800 persons.

Mr. Simmonds

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether in the layout, design, and construction of the shadow factories, consistent attention has been given to vulnerability from air attack?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

Yes, Sir, attention has been constantly given and is continuing to be given to this question.