§ 87. Mr. Doddsasked 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. SoamesNone, Sir. Stocks of razor blades are not held by the Admiralty for issue to naval officers and ratings, whether on repayment or otherwise.