§ Mr. LYLEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions whether the Disposal Board has just sold all surplus stock of flannel; and whether, in view of the existing high prices, the Board has still to dispose of any stocks of articles which are represented among those on whose prices the Board of Trade index is conpiled, or which are in any way serviceable for home or personal use?
Mr. HOPEThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. With regard to the second part, the Disposal Board have for sale certain articles which come within the description referred to, and which the Board are anxious to sell at current market rates. 637W Particulars of these are widely advertised in the Press from time to time and also in "Surplus," the official organ of the Board, and if my hen. Friend has any special articles in mind I shall be glad to give him more detailed information.