HC Deb 14 July 1943 vol 391 cc190-1
48. Sir H. Williams

asked the Prime Minister which Department is charged with the responsibility of planning the disposal of surplus material after the war?

The Prime Minister

Future policy in regard to the disposal of surplus stocks is being considered through the machinery for the study of reconstruction problems under the guidance of my right hon. and learned Friend the Minister without Portfolio. Meanwhile, the responsibility in this matter lies with the Supply Departments, the Board of Trade and the Minister of Works, according to the kind of goods or material concerned.