§ 43. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Supply why he continues to operate three steel-making agencies which last year resulted in a net loss of £632,379; where they are situated; and how many people they employ.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussThe works in question were retained in operation after the end of the war to assist in meeting the heavy post-war demand for steel. The works at Barrow, Barrow-in-Furness, employ about 2,000 people, those at Paisley now employ 200 people and the works at Leeds have ceased operation.