§ 74. Mr. Doddsasked the Secretary of State for War what quantity of paint originally ordered for use by anti-aircraft units has been declared surplus and offered for sale at public auction sales since 1st February, 1956; when was the paint ordered; and the principal colours of the surplus paint.
§ Mr. F. MacleanIn the short time available it has not been possible for me to provide the detailed information asked for by the hon. Member but I will write to him.
§ 75. Mr. Doddsasked the Secretary of State for War the date and quantity of bituminous paint ordered for the Army tents in Korea; when were deliveries made; how much was declared surplus and offered at public auction sales; and the colour of the paint.
§ Mr. F. MacleanBetween July, 1951, and November, 1952, 6,000 gallons of dark brown bituminous paint were specially purchased for use in Korea. Deliveries were received between August, 1951, and February, 1953. Of this quantity 4,800 gallons have been declared surplus and offered for sale.