§ 1. Sir Waldron Smithersasked the Minister of Works how many articles, for which his Department is responsible, are missing in the precincts of the House of Commons since July, 1945; and what is their value.
§ The Minister of Works (Mr. Stokes)Five pieces of minor equipment have been reported lost since 1945. Their total value was £15.
§ Sir W. SmithersMay I congratulate the Government on having put the best of a bad bunch on the Front Bench, and ask the Minister if he is aware that that is a much better answer than I expected?
§ Mr. StokesNone, Sir.
§ Mr. McGovernCan the Minister say how many Tories were missing in July, 1945?