MAKING OF ARMS.
BRITISH ACCELERATION.
(Received 1 p.m.)
LOXDOX, September 13.
The Minister of Supply, Dr. Leslie Bur gin. announced in the House of Commons that all firms engaged in muntions have been asked to proceed on the basis of their full capacity. Steps are being taken to expedite the construction of additional plant and factories. The Ministry of Supply is seeking the maximum output in the minimum time. "People engaged in munitionsmaking, said Dr. Burgin, "are serving their country well. It would not be tS the national interest to disturb them unduly.
"Women will ultimately do a lam-e proportion of semi-skilled work " f ' r , h ; i Pr ™ e Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, told the House of Commons that the Government is establishing a Ministry of Shipping at an early date.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 217, 14 September 1939, Page 8
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