§ 70. Mr. Prenticeasked the Minister of Defence to what extent the re-equipment of the forces is being planned in relation to the employment situation; and how far 90W orders have been speeded up to help relieve the high current rate of unemployment, and are being directed whenever possible to areas of heavy unemployment.
§ Mr. SandysThe considerations which the hon. Member has in mind are, so far as practicable, taken into account in the placing of orders for the Armed Forces. In recent months, equipment to the value of some £6½ million has been ordered ahead of the normal time, in order to assist in relieving unemployment.