HC Deb 09 March 1953 vol 512 cc85-6W
74. Sir H. Williams

asked the Minister of Supply the amount of the claims of his Department against Ernest Reid and Company, Limited.

Mr. Sandys

It is not the practice of the Ministry of Supply to disclose information about claims against contractors. I can, however, confirm that a claim was lodged with the Official Receiver in connection with the winding-up order made against this company in May, 1950.

Sir H. Williams

asked the Minister of Supply how much his Department received from Ernest Reid and Company for the sales of surplus stores to this company.

Mr. Sandys

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Dorset, North (Mr. Crouch) last Monday.