HC Deb 15 June 1945 vol 411 c1890W
Sir E. Brocklebank

asked the Minister of Supply how many firms have been given orders by his Department during the war; and how many have been taken over on account of inefficiency.

Mr. R. Grimston

The Ministry of Supply has placed contracts with 23,500 firms during the war, and has taken over nine on account of inefficiency.