HC Deb 15 June 1948 vol 452 c28W
62. Mr. D. J. Williams

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many firms have withdrawn their applications for tenancies of the factories for disabled miners in South Wales; and for what reasons.

Mr. Bottomley

Four firms have withdrawn their application for Grenfell factories. One of them withdrew as the result of a general decline in the demand for their particular type of product, and another as the result of shortage of raw materials. Two others withdrew after discussions had revealed doubts about the likelihood of success in their particular lines of business.

64. Mr. D. J. Williams

asked the President of the Board of Trade which of the factories for disabled miners in South Wales it is proposed to allocate to the National Coal Board; and for what purpose.

Mr. Bottomley

I have not received any proposals to allocate any of the Grenfell factories to the National Coal Board.