§ Mr. Doddsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what quantity of paint his Department has purchased from Government surplus stocks offered by the Ministry of Supply or the War Department since 1st January, 1954; on what dates orders were placed; and how many gallons of paint have been purchased by 153W his Department during the same period from other than Government sources.
§ Mr. J. StuartNo paint has been purchased by my Departments from Government surplus stocks offered by the Ministry of Supply or the War Department since 1st January, 1954: approximately 6,000 gallons have been purchased from other sources.
§ 22. Mr. Doddsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action is taken in his Department on receiving notification by the Ministry of Supply of public auctions of Government surplus stocks; the extent of purchases made by his Department from these stocks since 1st January, 1954; and the date of the last order to be placed.
§ Mr. J. StuartCatalogues are examined by the officers concerned with supply in order to determine whether stores may be purchased to advantage. None of my Departments has made any purchase from Government surplus stocks since 1st January, 1954.