§ Mr. Denvilleasked the Prime Minister if he is aware that the employees of Vickers-Armstrong, Limited, Newcastle-on-Tyne, are alarmed at the situation that has developed at their works, owing to the cancellation of orders and shortage of work; and what steps the Government are taking to obviate this.
§ Mr. LytteltonI have been asked to reply. Although there have been various programme adjustments at the works concerned to meet changing requirements, the labour affected has already for the most part been re-employed. The programme of work at this factory constitutes a satisfactory load, and I understand that it is likely to remain so for some time to come.