§ 74. Sir H. Williamsasked the Minister of Supply the amount of the claims of his Department against Ernest Reid and Company, Limited.
§ Mr. SandysIt 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. Williamsasked the Minister of Supply how much his Department received from Ernest Reid and Company 86W for the sales of surplus stores to this company.
§ Mr. SandysI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Dorset, North (Mr. Crouch) last Monday.