HC Deb 12 March 1948 vol 448 c192W
Mr. Cobb

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what proportion of the total purchases by the Admiralty during 1947 was made through the Ministry of Supply.

Mr. Dugdale

Approximately one half, by value, of the stores, including aircraft, required for the Navy in the current financial year, are being obtained through the Ministry of Supply.