HC Deb 29 July 1919 vol 118 cc1919-20
31. Mr. WALLACE

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will state the total quantities of khaki cloth, flannel, hosiery, and blankets held by the War Office at home and abroad, and the number of finished garments in cloth and flannel, in- cluding any such cloth and flannel invoiced by the War Office to makers-up; what quantities of cloth and garments are required as reserves and upon what basis such reserves are estimated; and what quantities under the above categories have been declared surplus to requirements by the War Office since the Armistice?

Mr. FORSTER

I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information necessary to answer this question

Mr. WALLACE

On what day shall I put it down?

Mr. FORSTER

If the question is put down for this day week I will try to answer it then.