HC Deb 08 March 1961 vol 636 c43W
Mr. Brewis

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the estimated amount of time-expired and unserviceable ammunition at present held by his Department.

Mr. Profumo

75,000 tons; of this about 60,000 tons will be broken down for recovery of ferrous and nonferrous metals, and the rest will be destroyed by demolition or burning.