§ 136 and 137. Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Supply (I) what building materials, fitments and components are at present being manufactured in Government factories; what quantities of these products have so far been delivered from factories; and what further items of this kind the Government are planning to manufacture in the next 12 months;
(2) which Government-owned factories are now producing building materials, components or fitments; what is the present total labour force engaged on all types of work in each of the factories concerned; and what proportion of this labour force in each of these factories is engaged on the manufacture of building materials, components or fitments.
§ Mr. LeonardThe Royal Ordnance Factories are at present manufacturing such items as pressed steel fitments, cupboards and taps. Preparations are well advanced for them to produce ceramics and electric and gas cookers. The production of pre-cast concrete for permanent houses and structural components66W for the aluminium house is also under consideration. It would not be appropriate to publish production details.