Surplus Goods (Disposal)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Supply – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 March 1945.

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Photo of Mr Charles Peat Mr Charles Peat , Darlington 12:00, 21 March 1945

The main classes of goods for the disposal of which the Ministry of Supply is responsible are general purpose plant and machinery, machine tools, vehicles, locomotives and rolling stock, scientific instruments, hand tools, ball and roller bearings, medical stores and various raw materials. As stated in paragraph 10 of the White Paper on Disposals Policy (Cmd. 6539), it is intended, unless there is good reason to the contrary, to distribute the goods through those traders or manufacturers who would normally handle or use them. Intending purchasers should, therefore, approach their usual sources of supply.