§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for War how many motor-lorries and other motor vehicles, under his control, are standing along the road near the top of River Hill, Sevenoaks; if he is aware that they are deteriorating rapidly; and if he will take immediate steps to sell them at public auction.
§ Mr. BellengerI here are over 6,000 vehicles at this Reserve Depot which are being sorted as quickly as possible into those to be retained by the Army and those to be disposed of through the Ministry of Supply. Vehicles in the first category are being moved to permanent Depots but those in the second must remain until260W sorting is complete, when, I understand, my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply will arrange for an auction sale.