Mr. J. P. L. Thomasasked the President of the Board of Trade what special help he is prepared to give towards the establishment of light industries in Hereford and Herefordshire, which are needed.
§ Sir S. CrippsMeasures have already been taken to introduce light industries, including the allocation of factory space for civilian production, at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Hereford and at an ex-aircraft factory at Ledbury. In addition, another factory established at Hereford in the war years is continuing in production. The conversion of further space at the Royal Ordnance Factory is under consideration, together with a number of small developments in other parts of the county.