HC Deb 18 March 1965 vol 708 c321W
Mr. Hamling

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now make a statement on the progress of discussions on the case for an independent inquiry into the disposal of Government surplus goods at public auctions.

Mr. Mulley

So far as the sales of the surpluses of the Defence Services are concerned, I have made a most thorough examination of the arrangements and have decided that a formally constituted inquiry is not required. In this connection, I would refer to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Erith and Crayford (Mr. Dodds) on 12th March.