§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for India whether he has any information respecting the automobile industry in India and its possible development now and in the future?
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§ Mr. AmerySeveral plants for the assemblage of automobiles from imported parts are at work in India, but there has as yet been no manufacture as distinct from assemblage. I should certainly welcome the establishment of the motor industry in India and that also is the attitude of the Government of India. But at present there are difficulties connected with the provision of machinery, materials and skilled labour, especially for any enterprise which cannot be regarded as directly assisting the prosecution of the war, which have to be overcome before progress can be made.