HC Deb 24 November 1919 vol 121 c1441
93. Dr. MURRAY

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions whether he is aware that no action was taken on its being reported by a Ministry official that boxes were being sold to a contractor for 6d. each and bought back by this Department of the Ministry for 5s. 6d each; and whether the official to whom this was reported and who should have taken the matter up has since been honoured in the recommendation of the Ministry of Munitions by a knighthood?

Mr. KELLAWAY

I am aware that the statement contained in the first part of my hon. Friend's question has been given currency by certain newspapers. No details have ever been supplied which would enable the alleged transaction to be identified. If my hon. Friend will furnish me with any information on the subject I shall be very grateful