§ 110. Mr. Ernest Daviesasked the Minister of Supply which royal ordnance factories are engaged on production of goods for civilian consumption.
§ Mr. WilmotAll of them, Sir.
§ 111. Mr. Ernest Daviesasked the Minister of Supply if he will list the items in current production for civilian use at royal ordnance factories; and the quantity of each turned out at the latest convenient date.
§ Mr. WilmotOver 900 orders for civil goods have been placed with the royal ordnance factories. These include hosiery machinery, cookers, ceramics, cupboards, taps, woodworking machinery, concrete sections for houses, railway wagons, chemicals and medals. Delivery has not yet begun in all cases. With regard to the last part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Stretford (Mr. Austin) on 15th July last, of which I am sending him a copy.