§ Mr. BETTERTONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions whether his attention has been called to the allegations which have been made as regards the depreciation and waste of stores at the Chilwell Ordnance Depot: and whether he will make a full statement on the subject and inform the House what steps are being taken to preserve, and to dispose of to advantage, the accumulation of stores there collected?
Sir J. D. REESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions whether he will give a general explanation of the great accumulation of stores at Chilwell and of their disposal; and whether he is aware that such stores are rapidly deteriorating in value while awaiting disposal?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIf the hon. Members will repeat their questions in a week's time, I hope to be in a position to give them a full and detailed statement in reply.