§ Mr. Thorpeasked the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to select and acquire a site for an advance factory at Ilfracombe; and what action has been taken in this connection since he announced his intention to build a factory in this area.
§ Mr. DarlingNegotiations for the purchase of a suitable site are now in progress. Plans for the construction of the factory are also in preparation and will enable building work to start as soon as practicable after the site has been acquired.