§ 94. Lieut.-Colonel CROFTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions how many British dumps of various stores there are still undisposed of on the Western Front?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of MUNITIONS (Mr. James Hope)669 dumps and installations have been sold to the French Government, and 73 to various purchasers. 205 remain for sale.
§ Lieut.-Colonel CROFTHow long will it be before the two hundred odd dumps are disposed of and is the hon. Gentleman aware that these dumps are disappearing in a most alarming manner in many parts of France?
§ Mr. HOPEI should not like to prophecy, but negotiations for the sale of the dumps are now proceeding.
§ Lieut.-Colonel CROFTMay I ask whether the value of the dumps is greater than the cost of guarding them ever since the War?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. and gallant Member should give notice of that question.