HC Deb 29 January 1952 vol 495 c22W
127. Mr. Edward Davies

asked the Minister of Supply to what extent the air re-armament programme and aviation exports are in jeopardy owing to lack of labour and materials; and what steps are being taken to deal with the position.

Mr. Low

Aircraft production, both for our own defence needs and for export, is at present affected by lack of labour, but this is receiving the active attention of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour. Production has not been greatly affected by a shortage of materials, except alloy steel. It is hoped that the position will progressively improve with the introduction of steel allocation.