HC Deb 27 March 1957 vol 567 c124W
87. Mr. Dodds

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, in view of the fact that nearly 8 million surplus safety razor blades from Service Departments have been disposed of since 1st January, 1955, at public auction sales at an average price of eight blades a penny, what opportunity was given to sailors to purchase this cheap line in razor blades.

Mr. Soames

None, Sir. Stocks of razor blades are not held by the Admiralty for issue to naval officers and ratings, whether on repayment or otherwise.