§ Sir P. Harrisasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that many of the joinery manufacturers in the country are likely to close down owing to the fact that they are only working to about one-third capacity; and whether Government orders are likely to be placed with the industry at an early date or is the Government itself contemplating establishing a joinery factory or factories?
§ Colonel LlewellinAs far as the Ministry of Supply is concerned joinery is a class of work for which the capacity available in the country is far in excess of the Ministry's requirements. In the circumstances my right hon. Friend does not contemplate the establishment of a factory.