HC Deb 24 February 1947 vol 433 c1679
32. Mr. McKie

asked the Minister of Supply why a private contractor has been authorised to remove stores from his Department's factory at Dalbeattie, Scotland, without supervision, checking of stores, or in the presence of a representative of his Department, more especially in view of the fact that his Department has not yet taken an inventory of the stores concerned.

Mr. Wilmot

My Department has a resident representative at this factory and holds a full inventory of the stores. A contractor is employed, under supervision, to demolish contaminated buildings and to remove the stores which are checked as they are moved.

Mr. McKie

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that his information is largely incorrect and, as this matter is causing grave concern locally, will he give it close attention and consideration?

Mr. Wilmot

I certainly have given it close attention and consideration, and I am afraid the hon. Member has been misinformed.