§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the value of surplus Army equipment destroyed at the royal ordnance factory at Euxton since 1 January.
§ Mr. LeeI am not aware that any surplus equipment of recent Army origin has been destroyed at the royal ordnance factory at Chorley (Euxton) since 2 January 1985, although I understand that some items of world war two vintage may have been destroyed during site clearance in preparation for rebuilding work. I suggest the hon. Member writes to the chairman if he wishes to obtain further details.
§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Defence why surplus Army uniforms, boots, overcoats and blankets have been destroyed at the royal ordnance factory at Euxton since 1 January; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeThe reason for the destruction of any items of Army clothing or bedding at the royal ordnance factory at Euxton is, since 2 January 1985, the concern of Royal Ordnance plc and not the Ministry of Defence.
§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many blankets, sheets, boots and overcoats, respectively, have been destroyed at the royal ordnance factory at Euxton since 1 January.
§ Mr. LeeThe quantities of any blankets, sheets, boots and overcoats destroyed at the royal ordnance factory at Euxton since 2 January 1985 are the concern of Royal Ordnance plc and not the Ministry of Defence.
§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether it is normal practice to dispose of surplus military clothing by destroying it at royal ordnance factory, Euxton.