HC Deb 20 December 1944 vol 406 c1778
60. Major Lloyd

asked the Minister of Supply whether he is now in a position to announce the plans of his Department in connection with the classification and distribution of used machine tools; and whether in this connection it is proposed to utilise to the full the services of used machine tools merchants both for valuation and distribution; or whether these tasks are to be reserved for Government officials.

Sir A. Duncan

Plans for the orderly disposal of Government-owned machine tools are in course of being worked out with the various Departments concerned. Representatives of the producers and distributors will be fully consulted before final decisions are taken.

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