asked the President of the Board of Trade how many factories the Government expects to have built in areas covered by the Distribution of Industries Act, 1958, by 31st October, 1959.

Between 30th June last, when the Distribution of Industry (Industrial Finance) Act, 1958, came into force, and 31st October next we expect to have completed three factories and eleven extensions in those parts of the scheduled Development Areas to which that Act applies.

asked the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has for the application of automation to British industry; and to what extent this is expected to increase unemployment.

The application of automatic techniques in industry is, in the main, the responsibility of industry itself. The economies in direct labour requirements resulting from automation should be balanced by other factors leading to increased employment such as a bigger demand for equipment and rising sales due to lower costs. It is recognised that temporary disturbances in employment may be caused in certain industries and areas and that this is a problem which must be watched.

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many factories are in full production on the North Tees Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees; how many men and women are employed; how many applications for extensions have been received, how many approved and how many rejected.

Six factories are in full production. The Estate employed 154 men and 437 women at the end of 1958. No extensions are being built; the single application made has been turned down, for the reasons explained to the hon. Member by letter on 21st January.

asked the President of the Board of Trade what are the locations of the unoccupied Government-financed factories in the North-East Development Area; what are the reasons for their going out of production; and what is being done to get new tenants.

The unoccupied factories are at Team Valley, Newburn-on-Tyne, West Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and East Middles-borough. In two cases tenants moved into different premises in the area; the remainder have withdrawn through a falling off in their business. New tenants are sought through the Board's regional organisation and by advertising.

asked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the shortage of work for women and girls in Flintshire, what assistance is available from his Department to a firm, of which details have been sent to him, which offers such employment but is unable to obtain premises.

We have tried in vain to find the firm suitable premises and we have no powers to build in Flintshire.

asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the concession in rents of factories in Development Areas will apply to existing firms which are in danger of closing.

The rent concessions announced on 10th February will only apply to existing tenants in those cases where leases expire and new leases are entered into before 31st January next.

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has noted that unemployment in the county of West Lothian had risen to seven per cent. at mid-January, 1958; and if he will include the county among the places which are to receive special attention under the provision of the Distribution of Industry (Industrial Finance) Act, 1958.

Unemployment in West Lothian at mid-January, 1959, was 5·3 per cent., excluding those temporarily stopped. But over the last twelve months the rate was 3·5 per cent. This is below the level which would qualify the area for inclusion on the list of places eligible for financial assistance under the Act. I shall, however, watch the position closely.

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the number and area of industrial buildings for which industrial development certificates were granted for each year 1945 to 1958, inclusive; and how many in each year were located in the Development Areas.

The figures are given in the following table. They relate only to schemes of over 5,000 square feet submitted by manufacturing industries as classified in Orders III to XVI of the "Standard Industrial Classification".

asked the President of the Board of Trade why United Kingdom exports to Russia fell from £37 million in 1957 to £23 million in 1958; and, since Russian exports to the United Kingdom in 1958 were £59 million, whether he will review his policy with regard to import licences so as to encourage the spending of sterling earned in the United Kingdom on United Kingdom manufactures, thus providing more employment, instead of permitting the purchase of an undue proportion of raw materials from the sterling area.

About half the decline was due to the falling off in orders for refined sugar. Our exports of ships, iron and steel and machinery also declined. This fall was offset by a substantial increase in re-exports. We issue a few licences for consumer goods usually against Russian orders for ours. There does not seem at present to be much scope for change in our import policies; but we are always seeking ways to expand our trade with Soviet Russia.

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the text of his letter to Lord Rochdale about the reorganisation of the cotton industry and Lord Rochdale's reply.

Yes. The text of the letters is as follows:4

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has yet made a decision about the quota of British films to be shown by exhibitors during the year beginning 1st October, 1959.

Yes. After consulting the Cinematograph Films Council I have decided not to make any Order this year to amend the Cinematograph Films (Quotas) Amendment Order, 1950, but to leave the prescribed quotas at 30 per cent. for first feature films and 25 per cent. for the supporting programme for the exhibitors' quota year beginning 1st October, 1959.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why local authorities are omitted from the new arrangements under which money can be borrowed without Treasury consent.

Because under the procedure that has been followed for many years local authorities do not need for most of their borrowing to make specific applications for Treasury consent. But it is still necessary to control the timing and terms of issues of local authority securities, and the arrangement most convenient to local authorities as well as to the Treasury seemed to be to continue the existing procedure, which is well understood and, I believe, generally acceptable.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that, as compared with the second half of 1951, in the first half of 1958 the cost of United Kingdom imports had depreciated by 19 per cent. whilst the return on the price of United Kingdom exports had increased by 7 per cent., but that the cost of living has increased over the same period, the internal purchasing value of the £ sterling has depreciated to a little over 15s., unemployment has increased, and national production has fallen off; and whether he will take the opportunity of giving a radio and television broadcast to the nation to explain the reasons for this and further explain the remedies which Her Majesty's Government are taking and intend to take to reverse this trend.

Statements of the Government's attitude towards these matters have been made from time to time, and will no doubt be made again at appropriate times. I see no special need for a broadcast statement at present.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the Cairo financial agreement, explaining the reasons why there is continued delay in the signing of the final agreement.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is yet in a position to make a statement on the Anglo-Egyptian financial agreement.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now make a statement on the Anglo-Egyptian negotiations.

I am not yet in a position to make any statement on the Anglo-Egyptian Financial Agreement. On the subject of the reasons for the delay in the signature of this agreement, I have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr. Grimond) on 4th February by my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many of the official national institutions are authorised to sell articles in their collections; and how frequently these powers are exercised.

Of the major collections the National and Tate Galleries have no power of sale; the British Museum has power to sell duplicates and does so occasionally; and the Victoria and Albert Museum may sell any article not affected by a Trust inconsistent with sale and does so quite frequently, subject to the approval of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Education. There are similar differences of law and practice in the other national collections.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that large numbers of watches of an estimated value of £800,000 a year are being smuggled into this country; and whether he will adopt more vigorous measures to eliminate this illicit traffic which is so harmful to the interests of the watch-making industry.

Every effort is made to combat watch smuggling, and countermeasures by the Customs have effectively reduced its scale.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will increase the tourist's allowance for all British travellers in the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation countries to the amount already allowed for British travellers in Sweden.

I would not feel justified in doing this at present.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the estimated cost of reducing to 55 years the age at which post-war credits shall be paid; and what proposals he has for completely repaying post-war credits.

I assume that the hon. Member has in mind a reduction of 10 years in the qualifying ages for both sexes, that is, to 55 for men and 50 for women. The cost of such a reduction would be £176 million. On the second part of the Question, the hon. Member will not expect me to make any statement at present.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether, as the cost would be less than £500,000, he will consider, in his forthcoming Budget, repaying post-war credits to all the registered blind people;(2) whether, as the cost would be negligible, he will consider, in his forthcoming Budget, making the repayment of post-war credits to all disabled ex-Service men now in receipt of a Ministry of Pensions disability pension.

I have noted the hon. Member's proposals, but he will not expect me to make any statement at present.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the total amounts of outright advances to the nationalised industries over the last five years and the total amount of repayable loans.

The only Exchequer grant during this period was one of £1 million to British European Airways in 1954–55. All Exchequer advances to the nationalised industries are repayable. I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT the total figures of advances from the Exchequer for each of the last five years.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will approach the Governments of the Commonwealth with a view to considering how far it is possible to work out a scheme to extend the system of preference either to the proposed Free Trade Area or to the Common Market.

I would refer the hon. Member to the explanation which I gave in last Thursday's debate of the difficulties inherent in this idea.

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what proportion of the widows and relatives who are in receipt of pensions have agreed to the change of date for payment to the 10th of each month in accordance with his request in Circular M320 C(M).

In order to make the best use of staff and machines in the Paymaster-General's Office, the payment dates for certain classes of pension are being staggered; but any pensioner who objects to the new arrangements is free to keep the existing payment dates. Fewer than 4 per cent. of the widows and dependent relatives invited to co-operate in this change have so far indicated that they prefer to keep the existing dates for payment.

asked the Chancellor of The Exchequer whether he is aware that, notwithstanding a continued fall in our import prices and a rise in our export prices, the £ sterling has fallen in purchasing value from 20s. in October, 1951, to 15s. 4d. in 1959; and whether he will appoint a committee of inquiry to ascertain the reasons for this continuing fall in the purchasing value of the £ sterling.

No. We have already had the benefit of the study of this problem by the Council on Prices, Productivity and Incomes in their First and Second Reports.

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he is yet in a position to state the date on which the Chancellor of the Exchequer will present his Budget.

Not yet. I will consult my right hon. Friend and inform the House in due course.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what number of houses for building have been allocated to Stoke-on-Trent for the year 1959.

I have agreed that the Council should start 140 dwellings during the year, that being, as I understand, the Council's present wish.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware that large transparent plastic tents are being used in Canada to enclose house-building construction, thus enabling work to continue during bad weather; and if, in order to reduce costs, he will advise local housing authorities to consider the use of similar equipment in this country.

Climatic conditions in Canada, especially in winter, necessitate the use of special building methods and equipment which would not be applicable in the United Kingdom. A small number of builders over here are using the equipment to which the hon. Member refers. My information is that more experience is required before it can be seen whether its general use in this country would be economic.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what was the total number of new buildings completed in 1957 and during the period 1st January, 1958, to 31st October, 1958, in the Horsham Urban District Council area and the Horsham Rural District Council area, respectively; and, in each case, how many of these were council houses and how many were built under private enterprise.

Figures giving the number of houses built in every local authority area, by local authorities and housing associations and by private builders, are contained in the appendix to the Housing Return which is presented to Parliament every quarter.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will introduce legislation to enable him to provide adequate technical help to large-scale undertakings, including local authorities, joint boards and water boards.

These authorities are, in general, well able to solve their technical problems through their own professional officers, if necessary with the help of consultants, or with the informal advice of my Department which is always readily available. I am not aware of the need for any fresh statutory powers, but if the hon. Lady has a particular difficulty in mind I shall be glad to consider it.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if the Committee on Synthetic Detergents has now issued a report; and what recommendations have been made on the question of the foam nuisance in rivers and sewers.

I understand that the Committee's second report will be submitted within the next two or three weeks.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what proportion of the 462,000 acres of agricultural land, estimated to have been lost to food production in the 10 years 1948–57, was acquired by public authorities, including the nationalised industries, possessing compulsory powers; and whether it is the policy of the Government to slow down this rate of acquisition.

No information is available showing what proportion of this acreage was acquired by public authorities. It is the Government's policy to discourage the uneconomic use of land, but not to restrict legitimate social and economic needs. Nearly half of the acreage mentioned went for afforestation.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs (1) if he will now withdraw Circular No. 52/54, relating to grants under Sections 3 and 5 of the Distribution of Industry Act, 1945;(2) whether the provisions of Section 3 of the Distribution of Industry Act, 1945, are now to be reactivated in the case of local authorities in the Development Areas;(3) whether he is now prepared to consider grant applications from joint water authorities in the Development Areas for the provision of adequate water supplies.

So far as Section 3 of the Distribution of Industry Act, 1945, is concerned, I explained to the right hon. Gentleman last year that, notwithstanding what was said in Circular No. 54/52, I was prepared to consider applications in cases of exceptional industrial urgency. If the hon. Member has in mind any particular proposal by a water undertaking, I hope he will let me have details.So far as Section 5 is concerned, I would refer to the statement made by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade in the debate on the 10th February. He explained that the Board of Trade were prepared to consider applications from local authorities in the Development Areas for grants towards the clearance of derelict land for the purpose of bringing it into use or improving the amenities of the neighbourhood. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I are preparing to issue circulars to local authorities in these areas informing them of the detailed arrangements.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs to what extent local planning authorities hold their meetings in public; and approximately what proportion of them delegate their planning powers to committees which meet in private.

It is the general practice for local authorities to admit the public and the Press to their council meetings, but my right hon. Friend has no information about the extent to which authorities delegate powers to planning committees which meet in private.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs when he will announce his decision on the Glynllifon, Caernarvonshire, water scheme, the inquiry into which closed on 6th February.

My Engineering Inspector who conducted the Inquiry is at present preparing his report, which he will complete as quickly as he can. I shall announce my decision as soon as possible after I have received the report.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will consider restricting the number of grants of planning permission in respect of new service stations for the supply of petrol and other motor requisites.

It is in the first instance for the local planning authority to consider an application for a new petrol station; but I am sending the hon. Member a copy of a circular issued to planning authorities in England and Wales explaining the planning considerations which in my right hon. Friend's view apply in such cases.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what recent consultation he has had with the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation in respect of rehousing problems which will arise from the extension of Eastern Avenue through the Borough of Leyton.

None.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs under what circumstances he agrees to appeals against planning decisions being held in camera.

There is no statutory requirement to hold a public inquiry into a planning appeal, and indeed many appeals are decided upon written representations by the parties. In a recent case which may be what the hon. Member has in mind, a hearing rather than a public inquiry was held at the specific request of the individual concerned, who stated that he would rather withdraw his appeal than have to appear in public. Since the subject of the appeal was only a matter of ten houses my right hon. Friend saw no need to insist upon a public inquiry against the appellant's wishes. Both the County Council and the District Council were represented at the hearing.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what progress has been made at Bevans Works, Swanscombe, on the scheme for the installation of electrostatic precipitators; and when he anticipates this work will be completed.

The new 350 ft. chimney should be completed in a little over two months. Foundations for the electrical precipitators have now been provided. It is hoped that the first electrical precipitator will be working by August, and that all work will be completed by mid-1960.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs to what extent electrostatic precipitators have been out of working order in cement works in the Thames-side area during the last six months.

I am not aware that any of these precipitators has been out of working order during this period or that there has been any stoppage except for routine maintenance.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs when he expects to approve the sea wall plan of the Newbiggin Urban District Council; and whether he will make a statement.

The Council's final proposals reached my right hon. Friend only last month and the period during which objections may be lodged has not yet expired. Some objections have already been received, so that a public inquiry will be necessary. My right hon. Friend cannot come to any decision about the scheme until he has received the report of that inquiry.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will take steps to amend the legislation by which the head of a Government Department in Mauritius can be prosecuted by the Attorney-General for dismissing an employee on the instructions of the Attorney-General.

I am advised that the curious situation to which the hon. Member refers has not arisen and could not arise. It would therefore seem unnecessary to amend the legislation. If, however, the hon. Member could explain more precisely what he has in mind, I will certainly consider his suggestion further.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement about the increased Government grant for the Royal University of Malta.

The Government of Malta have undertaken to provide the Royal University of Malta with a grant of £60,000 a year for three years, with effect from the current financial year, to replace former annual grants which in 1957–58 totalled £31,000. The triennial grant will enable the University to place its finances on a sound basis, to extend its activities and to plan ahead for a reasonable period. It will also enable it to fulfil undertakings to its staff on pay and superannuation.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the establishment of the Northern Rhodesian police; and what are the numbers of European and African officers, respectively, giving the total of Africans who hold a rank above that of sergeant.

On 31st December, 1958, the establishment of the Police Force was 4,944—made up of 814 Europeans and 4,130 Africans. The establishment of gazetted officers was 121 and the strength 105 (all Europeans). 150 Africans held ranks above that of sergeant including 31 assistant inspectors and 60 sub-inspectors.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the resettlement of the Africans displaced in Northern Rhodesia by the Kariba Scheme; what compensation per head has been paid to those moved from their homes; and what health conditions have been experienced in the resettlement areas.

pursuant to his reply, [OFFICIAL REPORT, Tuesday, 10th February, 1959; Vol. 599, c. 184–185], supplied the following further information:The number of Africans in Northern Rhodesia who have already been resettled is approximately 27,000 and not 22,000 as stated in my previous reply. Those still to be moved number 1,800, as previously stated.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when he hopes to announce the final liquidation of the tangata system of African land tenure in Nyasaland; how many acres of land the British Central African Company own under this system; and what is the number of African squatters still paying rent to European landlords.

It is not yet possible to say when the tangata system will be finally liquidated but steady progress has been made since 1955 and the number of resident African families still subject to tangata obligations has been reduced from 42,000 to 15,700.The British Central Africa Company owns 23,731 acres of land on which live 550 African families subject to tangata obligations.It is not possible to estimate how many of the 15,700 African families still subject to tangata obligations actually pay rent to European estate owners, but I am informed that in the great majority of cases rent is neither demanded nor paid.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why Government restrictions on dollar imports into the West Indies since 1947 have operated to the disadvantage of Canada as corn-pared with the United States of America.

The dollar restrictions imposed by West Indian Governments do not discriminate between Canada and the United States of America.I am, however, aware that West Indian imports from the United States have shown, in recent years, a greater increase than those from Canada.A major cause of this development has no doubt been the great increase in United States investment leading, in turn, to increased imports of United States machinery and other goods.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when he will reply to the letter from the hon. Member for Gateshead, West, concerning the case of K. M. Charlton.

As my right hon. Friend informed the hon. Member on 18th November, this case presents certain issues which have been under examination by his legal advisers and the Law Officers of Singapore.The Governor now says that he hopes to be able to send his considered views within the next ten days or so.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the number of medical officers in Uganda and the number of other qualified medical practitioners practising in the Protectorate.

As the most recent figures available to me in the Colonial Office are those for July, 1957, I am asking the Governor for the latest figures and will circulate them in the OFFICIAL REPORT when I have received them.

asked the Minister of Works to what extent the Government Hospitality Fund provides Jamaican cigars for guests at official Government entertainments.

The Government Hospitality Fund uses only Jamaican cigars at all official Government entertainments.

asked the Minister of Works whether he has now decided in what manner he will celebrate the centenary of Big Ben.

I am considering the possibilities and hope to make a statement in the near future.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Mnistry of Works, as representing the Lord President of the Council, whether a sufficient period of the International Geophysical Year has now elapsed to enable him to obtain a better estimate of the value of the Jodrell Bank radio telescope; and what action he proposes to take to ensure that it will continue to enjoy its present world wide prestige and authority.

All reports so far received by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research demonstrate the great value to research of this fine instrument, and I am certain that its inherent merit will continue to ensure its world wide prestige and authority. As I informed my hon. Friend, in a Written Reply on 18th December last year, the Department has funds at its disposal for the financing of research of special timeliness and promise and any applications from Manchester University for grants for future research work involving the use of the radio telescope will be considered on their merits. One such grant of £15,200 has in fact recently been awarded and further applications from Manchester University are under consideration by the Council. As regards capital grants I have nothing to add to my statement in the Adjournment Debate on 18th December, 1958.

asked the Lord Advocate on how many occasions, and on what dates, John Waters was interviewed by any person or persons inquiring on behalf of himself, or any person expected to report to him, as to whether sufficient evidence existed to justify a prosecution of any police officer for the assault on. or ill treatment of, John Waters.

In view of the fact that there is before this House a Motion that there should be an Inquiry under the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act, 1921, into the allegation that John Waters was assaulted on 7th December, 1957, I do not think that it would be appropriate that I should at this stage answer Questions relating to this case.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now announce his decision on the question of acquiring the Westburn Lane site for St. Andrews University.

I have decided that I should not in present circumstances be justified in requiring the Town Council to take steps for acquiring this land. I am placing in the Library copies of the letter intimating my decision and of the report of the recent inquiry into the question.

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the separate number of men, women, boys and girls registered at the Borough Employment Exchange as unemployed at the most recent date in December, 1958, and January, 1959, and the number on the disabled register at the same time, whether included in or excluded from the total of registered unemployed.

The following Table gives the information desired:

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that 80 women, trained at the textile factory at Corwen, Merioneth, are now unemployed following the closing of the factory last August; and what steps he is taking to provide employment for them.

On 12th January, 1959, 30 women who were formerly employed at this factory were registered as unemployed in the Corwen area. My local officers are doing all they can to place those who are still unemployed in such vacancies as are notified to them by employers.

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he is aware of the difficulties experienced by manufacturers in Leicester and other parts of Leicestershire owing to the lack of road facilities; and what steps he proposes to take to assist manufacturers concerned to overcome the difficulties.

I am not aware of any particular difficulties which would justify my giving Leicestershire a larger share of the road programme than it has at present.

asked the Minister of Defence if the inquiry into the treatment of civilians in British military hospitals is yet completed.

I hope to make a statement shortly.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what further action has been taken to give effect to the recommendations of the Select Committee on Estimates in their Report of the Session 1957–58 on Police (England and Wales), since he made the replies to them contained in the Sixth Special Report of that Committee of 1957–58 and their Second Special Report of 1958–59.

Since I sent to the Select Committee the reply which was published in their Second Special Report (Session 1958–59), their recommendation about police rent allowance has been considered by the Police Council for Great Britain, who have decided not to initiate any change in the existing arrangements. Although I felt unable to accept the recommendation that there should be a Chief Inspector of Constabulary an additional Inspector has been appointed. Effect has been given to the recommendation concerning the consideration of the estimates by the Board of Governors of the Police College, but I do not propose to ask the Board to make an annual report.A small number of the Committee's recommendations call for continuing study and consideration; this is being given. On the others no further action is required.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many remanded cases are now on the books at Bow Street.

Forty-four

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is now able to issue guidance about civil defence measures to be taken in industrial and commercial premises to meet the risk of fire in war.

Yes. Civil Defence Industrial Bulletin No. 3, which gives guidance on this subject, has now been printed. Distribution to those concerned will begin this evening. Copies of the Bulletin are available in the Vote Office

asked the Postmaster-General how many applicants for telephone service are on the waiting list, at the nearest convenient date, in the postal districts of Morpeth, Ashington and Newbiggin in the County of Northumberland; and whether he will make a statement.

The figures are as follows:

asked the Paymaster-General whether he will ensure, when arranging the terms of the Treasury loan to Messrs. Colvilles, 'hat the period of repayment and interest rates charged will be on a par with that operating in the recognised money market, and that no special or favourable terms will be granted to Messrs. Colvilles.

I would refer the hon. Member to paragraphs 5 and 11 of the Heads of Agreement between Her Majesty's Government and Messrs. Colvilles which were circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT for 21st January; and to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member for Loughborough (Mr. Cronin) on 9th February.