§ Mr. Kirbyasked the Secretary of State for Air whether, before Lord Nuffield, or any other person on behalf of the Air Ministry, negotiates with the Birmingham Corporation for the acquisition of a site for the erection of a new aircraft factory, he will take into consideration the fact that the city of Birmingham and the area surrounding it is relatively prosperous 2057W with only a low percentage of unemployment, whereas the city of Liverpool has suffered from heavy unemployment for many years and has first-class facilities to offer aircraft manufacturers in the way of sites, transport, and other services, together with a plentiful supply of labour of all classes and the advantage of a modern airport?
§ Sir K. WoodIn selecting a site at Birmingham for the erection of the new aircraft factory, due consideration was given to all material factors, in particular the length of time required before production could commence.