HC Deb 15 May 1956 vol 552 c1824
50. Mr. E. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for War what progress is being made with the inquiry being conducted by his Department with a view to improving stocktaking methods in the Army and eliminating accounting errors; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. F. Maclean

This inquiry has involved much detailed investigation, and an extensive programme of visits to depots to examine the practical difficulties of storehouse organisation, accounting and stocktaking methods. The conclusions to be drawn from this examination and proposals for improving existing methods are now being worked out.

Mr. Johnson

Is progress really being made with that inquiry? When shall we see some practical results?

Mr. Maclean

Yes, Sir, progress is being made, and I hope that it will be possible to report conclusions shortly, but it would be improper for me to seek to prejudge these conclusions before they are reached by the Working Party.