HC Deb 03 December 1945 vol 416 cc2047-8W
Major C. Poole

asked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production (1) what is the number of radio valves which the Government have surplus to requirements; and does he propose to dispose of these through the normal machinery.

(2) to what extent the surplus radio valves in the hands of the Government have been offered to the B.V.A. for disposal; and with what results.

Mr. Wilmot

General discussions have taken place with the Radio Industry Council, on which the British Valve Association is represented, about the disposal of radio surpluses. Approximately 3,000,000 radio valves have so far been declared surplus to Service requirements but not all of these are of types suitable for civil use. Surplus valves released for the home market will be disposed of through trade channels, including the valve manufacturers, and invitations to tender have been issued.

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