§ 168. Mr. Digbyasked the Minister of Works how many huts have been handed over to his Department by the Service Departments for disposal since May, 1945; and how many have been disposed of so far.
§ Mr. WilsonI regret that figures are not available in the form asked for. Between 1st January, 1945, and 3oth June, 1946, 20,555 huts were handed over to my Department for disposal and 13,902 were disposed of over that period. Of the total handed over, 17,863 came from the Admiralty and the War Office, but I am unable to say how many of these are included in the figure of 13,902 without a great deal of inquiry which, in present circumstances, I am reluctant to undertake. Figures are not available for the Air Ministry which acts as disposal agent for its own huts on behalf of my Department.