§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply in how many instances it has been found necessary to change the management of factories engaged on war production, in order to secure more efficient production?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanThe mangement of one Royal Ordnance Factory has been placed in the hands of an agent company. The managements of two companies have been changed for production reasons after the acquisition of shares under the powers given to the Minister of Supply by the Defence Regulations. Managements have been strengthened in numerous other cases as a result either of the appointment of an authorised Controller, under the Defence Regulations, or of representations made by the Ministry of Supply without the exercise of compulsory powers.