To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much stock will be put into the public auction of the Crown Suppliers' ex-stock; and if it will include office and domestic furniture.

I have been asked to reply.All remaining stock, including new office furniture and fitments, domestic and commercial furniture and household goods.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what date a public auction of the Crown Suppliers' ex-stock will be held in the current year.

I have been asked to reply.The dates are 14 and 15 February 1991.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the estimated value of the Crown Suppliers' ex-stock to be put into a forthcoming public auction.

I have been asked to reply.The figure is between £3 million and £3·5 million at cost price.