78. Mr. Robinsonasked the Minister of Supply how many persons it is anticipated will be employed on vehicle repair work in the portion of the Squires Gate factory at Blackpool allocated to his Department; whether these workers will be recruited locally and when work will begin.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussIt is expected that the vehicle repair work at present being carried out in premises at Stanley Park will be transferred to the Squires Gate factory in about three to six months' time, together with about 280 workers. As many as possible of the balance of 220 workers then required will be recruited locally.