§ Mr. Butcherasked the Minister of Supply whether, before the plant, machinery and fittings of a factory are dispersed by public auction, steps are taken to see whether it is possible to use the factory with its contents in the national effort?
§ Mr. BurginYes, Sir. A close watch is kept on all types of surplus manufacturing capacity through the area organisation. Further, all proposed sales of plant and machine tools are now scrutinised by the Ministry of Supply.