67. Air Commodore Harveyasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give additional orders for the manufacture of nylon for parachutes to textile firms in the Macclesfield area, to stimulate business and relieve unemployment.
§ Mr. H. StraussI understand that my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply has at present under consideration tenders for the manufacture of a fairly substantial quantity of nylon fabric for parachutes, and that due regard will be paid in placing the orders to tenders submitted by firms in the Macclesfield area.