§ 49. Mr. Kirbyasked the Minister of Supply for what purpose the privately-owned stores situated at a place, of which he has been informed, were requisitioned; to what use they are now put; and whether it is intended to release them for trading purposes at an early date.
§ Sir A. DuncanThe premises referred to were requisitioned and are being used for the storage, pending disposal, of surplus Service clothing and textiles. I cannot say how soon it may be possible to release them.
§ Mr. KirbyDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise that this place has been very heavily bombed and that the people engaged in the trade are very anxious to rehabilitate themselves again?
§ Sir A. DuncanI am very conscious of that.
§ Sir A. DuncanI have looked into it, and I am not in a position now to say when we may be able to give up the premises.