§ 31. Mr. A. Edwardsasked the Minister of Supply to what extent radio equipment manufactured during the war has been destroyed; and what amount is still available for civilian use.
§ Mr. WilmotLarge quantities have been and are being released for civilian use, and only equipment unsuitable for civilian purposes has been destroyed.
§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Supply how many radio sets were dumped in a disused pit shaft at Commonside, Cheadle, Staffordshire; what was their value; how many have been disposed of; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
§ Mr. WilmotApproximately 3,600 receivers and 5,700 transmitter-receivers have been dumped in disused pit shafts at Commonside, since they were unserviceable and not economically repairable and their value for civilian purposes was negligible.