Mr. Amory:

Machine tools come into the category which I have mentioned, where some of them appear to be on the strategic control lists. Further consideration is, therefore, to be given to them. We are awaiting the exact specifications from the manufacturers as to the particular machine tools. I think the same thing may apply to diesel equipment, although I hope that in a substantial proportion of the cases it may be found to be all right. The examination is to take place at the earliest possible moment, and I am afraid the answer will depend on the exact specifications of the goods which have been ordered.