Major Lloydasked the Minister of Production whether he will ensure that as much notice as possible be given when and where it is intended to close factories which have reached saturation point in production, in order that more adequate time may be given to all concerned to slow down production gradually or to make alternative arrangements and avoid precipitate discharge of workers?
§ Mr. Garro JonesYes, Sir, my right hon. Friend is very conscious of the importance of this point and will bear it constantly in mind. The cuts in production, however, which result in the closure of factories are dictated by alterations in the requirements of the Armed Forces, and in many cases must be made with the minimum delay once a decision is reached.