HC Deb 29 October 1957 vol 575 c43W
Mr. Gough

asked the Secretary of State for War how many Bailey bridges, both new and part-used, he has in store whether they are put to any useful purpose; and what are his intentions as to their disposal or otherwise.

Mr. Hare

Disposal of about 25,000 tons of Bailey bridging equipment is now in progress. With previous disposals, this will reduce stocks to the minimum level needed for training and operational reserves. It would not be in the public interest, and it is not the practice, to disclose the level of those reserves.