HC Deb 22 October 1946 vol 427 cc322-3W
21. Mr. Piratin

asked the Secretary of State for War how much equipment has been, and is being, transferred from the British Forces in Indonesia to the Dutch Forces; whether he will give details of this equipment; and whether he will state its value and who is paying for the transaction and by what means.

Mr. J. Freeman

Some military equipment and stores have been and will be, handed over to the Dutch Forces. Details will not, however, be available until the evacuation of Indonesia by British troops has been completed. All the equipment and stores handed over since 15th February, 1946, with certain specified exceptions, will be paid for by the Dutch.