HC Deb 30 May 1945 vol 411 c227W
Mr. A. Edwards

asked the Minister of Supply whether he can state the number of completed Ministry of Supply contracts awaiting costing by VE-Day.

Sir A. Duncan

The number of completed Ministry of Supply contracts awaiting costing by VE-Day was approximately 7,500, of which 27 per cent. represented contracts in respect of which the contractors were not ready for investigation to take place.