§ Mr. Simmondsasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is 1742W aware that two aircraft factories, recently in full production, have been closed through lack of orders; and what steps it is proposed to take in order to bring these factories back into production?
§ Earl WintertonNo, Sir. As regards the first part of the question no aircraft factories working on direct Air Ministry contracts have been closed through lack of orders. Perhaps my hon. Friend will supply me with particulars of the other firms which he has in mind. I shall be dealing with this matter fully in the Debate this afternoon.