HC Deb 24 July 1923 vol 167 cc223-4
56. Mr. BROTHERTON

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether, after the sum of £60,000 spent on new, and improvements to, buildings at the No. 2 National Ordnance Factory, Hunslet, Leeds, any allowance was made to the Treasury by owners of the property on the expiry of the State's tenancy; and whether he can say on what terms the premises were taken over, the cost of the plant and equipment of the factory, and the amount realised by the sale?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Certain loose plant, machinery, etc., from this factory have been sold, but the factory itself has not been disposed of, and the Disposal and Liquidation Commission are still in occupation of the buildings. The premises were taken over under the Defence of the Realm Act and by an award of the War Compensation Court the sum of £4,100 has been paid in respect of occupation from May, 1916, to May, 1923. The total cost of plant, machinery and equipment amounted to approximately, £224,769.