§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of Supply whether, in establishing flax-spinning factories, he will consider using some of the many empty mills now to be found in the East of Scotland; and how many of such factories are to be established in Scotland?
§ Mr. BurginThe Ministry of Supply is not directly responsible for any flax-spinning factories. I assume that my hon. Friend's Question relates to the Government scheme for setting up a green flax fibre industry in this country and in Scotland. The present plans provide for one factory of this class to be set up in Scotland, and arrangements to this end are already well in hand. It is not proposed to extend the scheme any further this year, but my hon. Friend's suggestion will be kept carefully in mind in the event of any expansion being decided upon later.