§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that large numbers of workers are being 180W dismissed from many of the new industries in South Wales owing to shortages of raw materials; and if, in view of the high percentage of unemployment in the area, he will give these industries a special priority in the allocation of raw materials.
§ Sir S. CrippsI am aware that workers have been dismissed in South Wales owing to shortages of raw materials. I can confirm that in making allocations of materials the effect of those allocations on employment, and particularly in the development areas, is a factor which is taken into account.