HC Deb 22 January 1942 vol 377 cc453-4W
Mr. Mander

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply the number of cases in which Government factories have been handed over to management by private companies?

Mr. Harold Macmillan

The management of a Royal Ordnance Factory was entrusted to a private company in August last year. In addition, negotiations are proceeding regarding the management of certain new factories not yet in production. As I explained in reply to Questions on 20th and 21st January, certain private organisations have agreed to assist us in launching these factories. When this object has been achieved, the factories will be transferred to Royal Ordnance Factory management.