HC Deb 13 June 1939 vol 348 cc1133-4W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many companies in Scotland and England, respectively, have contracts with his Department for the construction of aircraft; and what were the corresponding figures for 6, 12 and 18 months ago, respectively?

Captain Balfour

At the present time there are 26 firms holding aircraft contracts in England and two in Scotland. The figures for 6, 12 and 18 months ago were respectively 24 and 1. 21 and 1, and 20 and 1. These figures exclude the very large number of firms engaged on sub-contract work.

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