HC Deb 10 December 1919 vol 122 c1325
73. Mr. RAPER

asked the Secretary of State for War how much has been written off since the Armistice as a charge against the public for stores deficiencies of air squadrons stationed in Great Britain and of the various air store depots and parks which were at that time in existence?

Captain GUEST

This information would take some time to collect, and I am unwilling at present to throw additional work on the Air Ministry and local Air Force staffs; but if my hon. Friend presses for it, I will obtain the information and send it to him.

Mr. RAPER

Can the hon. and gallant Gentleman give us some rough idea of the amount?

Captain GUEST

No, I cannot, and I do not think a rough idea is what the hon. Member requires.

Mr. RAPER

When can we have these particulars?

Captain GUEST

When the pressure on the Ministry is a little less than it is now.