HC Deb 31 October 1944 vol 404 c643W
Mr. Astor

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he proposes to take to assist the British motor industry to catch up with the technical progress made by the American motor industry between 1939 and December, 1941.

Mr. Dalton

Fifty-six applications have been received from firms in the motor vehicle industry for facilities for experimental and preparatory work for post-war production. All these applications have been granted.