HC Deb 11 July 1952 vol 503 cc125-6W
Mr. Janner

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air to what extent nylon is used for material or equipment in the Royal Air Force; and if a more extensive use of this material is being considered.

Mr. Ward

Nylon is used for parachutes and in various other pieces of Royal Air Force equipment, chiefly as cord or rope. It will also be used for stockings for the Women's Royal Air Force. Its use, however, is restricted by the need to maintain or increase the country's exports.

Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent nylon is used for material or equipment for the Army; and whether a more extensive use of this material is being considered.

Mr. Head

Nylon is already used for certain textiles and other equipment of the Army. Its use in the future production of some other articles has been agreed and a number of other applications are at present being examined.