§ 78. Major NALLasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions if delivery is still being taken of new motor chassis; and, if not, what was the last date on which a new chassis was delivered by the makers?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThere are approximately 550 new motor chassis remaining to be delivered at the manufacturers' option, by the terms under which the contracts are being liquidated.
§ Major NALLIs it not possible to put the vehicles in order and sell them direct to the public, instead of leaving them out in the open to go rusty before they are sold by auction?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThat is not what is being done at all. These chassis are being delivered because, under the terms of the liquidation, we thought we could do better by taking them.
§ Major NALLIs the hon. Gentleman aware that from factories in the Manchester district new chassis are being sent South, dumped outside, and left until they are rusty, and then are offered for sale
§ Mr. KELLAWAYNo, Sir; I am not aware of any such fact; all the new chassis offered are being sold quite readily.
§ Major NALLI will send the hon. Gentleman particulars.