Remploy Factory, Burnley

HC Deb 16 December 1949 vol 470 cc356-7W

Mr. Burke

asked the Minister of Labour if machinery for the Remploy factory at Burnley has yet been ordered; and approximately when work in the factory will commence.

Mr. Isaacs

Orders for some of the machinery have been given and orders for the remainder are about to be placed. The factory is not scheduled for completion until April, 1950, but work should commence soon after this occurs.