§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Prime Minister what plans have been prepared for providing alternative employment when the armaments programme begins to shrink?
§ Sir J. SimonAs stated in the reply given to the hon. Member for Chester-le-Street (Mr. Lawson) on 22nd July, this question is being studied by the Departments mainly concerned. The matter continues to receive the closest attention and I am not in a position to make any further statement.