HC Deb 06 December 1955 vol 547 c52W
118. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Supply what redundant military stores and equipment have been sold to private dealers in this country during the past year; and to what extent he has any check upon its ultimate resale.

Mr. Erroll

Surplus Army stores and equipment of practically all kinds have been sold during the past year. Firearms and ammunition are sold to licensed dealers only and for some articles scrapping is made a condition of sale. The principal items of military equipment are subject to export licensing control.