Colonel Clarkeasked the Assistant Postmaster-General the capital value, expressed at present market value, of the vehicle-repair organisation, including the machine tools installed, recently set up at Yeading; and how many vehicles were repaired there during the three months ended 31st December last.
§ Mr. GammansThe present market value of the vehicle-repair organisation is estimated at £660,000, made up as follows:
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£ Land and buildings … 500,000 Plant … 125,000 Stock … 35,000 During the three months ended 31st December, 1951, 321 vehicles were completely overhauled, and 21,750 other items such as engine units and electric units were repaired.