§ 87. Mr. ROYCEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions whether the traction engines, balers, living vans, transporter weighers, baling wire, and spare parts lately used by the Ministry of Agriculture, and for hay and straw baling in the north-eastern area, have been disposed of; and, if so, to whom and in what manner?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThe plant in question has been in use by the Forage Department of the War Office, and is being sold as it becomes available for disposal to Mr. B. G. Edgar, of 96A, Kensington High Street, at prices fixed by valuation. Previous to the agreement with Mr. Edgar full opportunity had been given for the purchase of the plant in question on the public market.
§ Mr. ROYCECan the hon. Gentleman inform us why these have not been offered in the usual manner by public auction?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYMy answer was that previous to agreement full opportunity had been given for the purchase of the plant in question on the public market.
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI am not sure that part of this was not offered by public auction, but I would want to confirm that before making a definite reply.