HC Deb 17 February 1919 vol 112 c542
36. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Minister of Munitions if he will state the names of the armament firms with whom cash settlements have been made on account of contracts closed in consequence of the Armistice, and the amounts of such cash settlements?

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

The basis upon which contracts will be terminated has been agreed in most instances with the armament firms, but cash settlements have not yet been effected as the exact amount payable is dependent upon the preparation of inventories and accountancy investigations to ascertain the Ministry's liability at the time the contractors ceased munitions work.