§ Sir N. GRIFFITHSasked the Parliamentary Secretary to Ministry of Munitions whether he is aware of the desire existing on the part of many discharged and demobilised men, soldiers and sailors, to have facilities afforded them by the Government for the purchase of Government motor lorries; and whether he will endeavour to meet their wishes by granting the necessary credit providing that guarantees are forthcoming that the lorries are to be used by the purchasers and to remain Government property until such time as the balance due on them has been paid?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThis question has been carefully considered on more than one occasion by the Disposal Board. As I have previously explained, the Board cannot deal with individual purchasers of motor vehicles under any scheme of payment by instalments. If, however, any approved organisation interested in the welfare of discharged soldiers is willing to undertake the responsibility of the disposal of motor vehicles in the manner suggested, I should be glad to consider allocation of a number of surplus vehicles to such an organisation, always provided that the interests of the Exchequer are safeguarded.