HC Deb 19 February 1952 vol 496 c11W
77. Mr. M. MacPherson

asked the Minister of Labour what numbers of workers he estimates will be displaced in the process of diverting car and commercial vehicle production from the home market to export markets.

Sir W. Monckton

The diversion from home to export markets should not of itself displace workers; but, as my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply informed the House on 5th February, the industry is affected by shortage of steel. It is not possible to estimate what the effect of the latter will be on employment in the industry.