§ 116. Mr. Piratinasked the Secretary of State for War what surplus medical equipment exists in the stores adjacent to the military hospital at Takoradi, Gold Coast; and what steps are being taken to dispose of this surplus so that this equipment can be of benefit either to the peoples of the Gold Coast or elsewhere.
§ Mr. LawsonExcept for a few items in short supply authority has been given for the disposal of all surplus medical equip- 335W ment locally. Such surplus equipment in the Gold Coast is declared to the Colonial Government who, acting as agents for the Ministry of Supply, accept responsibility for disposal. I could not give the amounts without an inquiry.