§ Mr. S. Shephardasked the Minister of Health what instructions he has issued to local authorities to deal with surplus Government stores held by them on behalf of his Ministry.
§ Mr. BevanThe Government have now decided that the surplus stocks of equipment held by local authorities on behalf of my Department should be sold locally. A circular, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy, was issued to local authorities today informing them of this decision and authorising them to make the necessary arrangements.