HC Deb 16 May 1949 vol 465 c8W
54. Mr. Gammans

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a comprehensive statement as to the quantity and value of goods bought in bulk from overseas by various Government Departments during 1948.

Mr. Bottomley

I am in consultation with my right hon. Friends the Ministers of Food, Supply and Works, and as soon as the required information regarding bulk purchasing has been collated, it will be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.