HC Deb 20 May 1946 vol 423 cc17-8
42. Mr. Oliver Poole

asked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that there are several hundred motor cycles released from the War Department stored in the open at his depot at Lea Bridge Stadium; whether he will arrange for the sale of these surplus machines to the public at an early date and, in the meantime, arrange for storage of the machines under cover so that they may be protected from deterioration by exposure to the weather.

Mr. Wilmot

These motor cycles are being offered for sale immediately.

Mr. J. Langford-Holt

Will the right hon. Gentleman tell the House whether the same priority is being given to disabled ex-Servicemen in the case of these motor cycles as in the case of cars?

Mr. Wilmot

No, Sir. It is not necessary, as there is an adequate supply.