§ Mr. I. Thomasasked the Minister of Production what stage has been reached in the production of synthetic rubber in this country; and, in particular, whether the British company to which a permit was granted in 1943 has begun production.
§ Mr. LytteltonThere has not as yet been any commercial production of general purpose synthetic rubber in this country. The plant of the company to which the hon. Member refers is still under construction.