HC Deb 19 March 1918 vol 104 c819
65. Mr. ANDERSON

asked the Minister of Munitions whether charges have been brought to his attention that an engineering firm in Aberdeen engaged in the manufacture of munitions were faking 6-inch shells, and were in the possession of special marking tools for this purpose, a consignment of shells coating £4,000 being involved; whether Colonel Stansfield, of Woolwich Arsenal, was sent to Aberdeen by the Ministry; whether it was discovered that discarded shells were being marked as if they had been passed and approved; whether these engineering works have since been taken over by the Government, after a military investigation had taken place; whether he is aware of the name of the electrical engineers in Aberdeen who produced a tool for markings similar to the inspector's mark; and will he say whether there has been or will be prosecution of any or all concerned?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of MUNITIONS (Mr. Kellaway)

The inquiries which I set on foot as a result of my hon. Friend's question are not yet completed. I shall be glad if my hon. Friend will again be so good as to repeat his question on Monday next.