HC Deb 23 July 1946 vol 425 cc334-5W
116. Mr. Piratin

asked 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. Lawson

Except for a few items in short supply authority has been given for the disposal of all surplus medical equip- 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.