HC Deb 18 July 1940 vol 363 c415W
Sir R. Acland

asked the Minister of Supply whether he intends to take over all binoculars now in the hands of wholesalers and retailers at, or at about, the prices that were paid for them?

Mr. Harold Macmillan

The Ministry of Supply are purchasing all available stocks of binoculars in the hands of dealers, which are suitable for service use, at average prices substantially below the current retail prices.