§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production if, in the disposal of scientific equipment and apparatus now surplus, he will give priority to educational establishments which have, suffered damage by enemy action; and if such establishments will be permitted to borrow apparatus and equipment of which they have urgent need pending a decision as to its final disposal.
§ Mr. LeonardArrangements have already been made to give a general priority to educational establishments in the acquisition of scientific equipment and apparatus from surplus Government stocks, and special attention will be given to those establishments whose needs are particularly urgent. It is not, therefore, considered necessary to make any special arrangements for loaning equipment pending a decision as to its final disposal, as these requirements will be met as soon as Government surpluses are available.