§ Mr. Hannahasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware of actual or threatened unemployment in the industries of the Black Country; and before turning to foreign sources of supply for munitions will he explore every possibility of converting works in this island to manufacture what is required?
§ Mr. BurginNo, Sir. I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour that during recent months unemployment has been falling in the Black Country and I know of no evidence to suggest that it is likely to increase in the near future. With regard to the 1607W second part of the question, every possibility of making use of existing works for the expansion of production of munitions is being investigated.