§ Captain Pluggeasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that up to the outbreak of war many articles of a scientific character were still imported from Germany, and that arrangements have now to be made by the British industries concerned to make up as rapidly as possible for the consequent shortage of supplies; and whether, in view of the necessity of releasing a certain number of men from the Forces for this purpose, he will, in consultation with the three Defence Departments and the Ministry of Supply, take steps to ensure this?
§ Mr. E. BrownThis matter is under constant review by all the Departments concerned, and arrangements are made so far as possible to adjust to the best advantage the several demands for the services of the men concerned.