§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Minister without Portfolio what action is being taken by his or other Departments to utilise the present factories used for munition purposes in post-war reconstruction to retain the greatest number of men and women in these industries; and can some undertaking be given to the people of Wales that plans are being prepared and by whom these steps are being taken?
§ Sir W. JowittThe Government are very conscious of the important part which the many war factories in national ownership may play in future industrial organisation and employment in this country and the whole question is being carefully studied by the Supply Departments and the Board of Trade in consultation with other Departments concerned. It is obviously one of great complexity and the decision in each case will necessarily depend, in addition to planning considerations, upon such factors as the post-war needs of the Services, the location, design and equipment of the factory, the availability of transport and other facilities, and the requirements of industry. So far as Wales is concerned, it is within the terms of reference of the Advisory Council on Welsh Reconstruction Problems to make recommendations on this matter.