Vehicles (British Manufacture)

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 20 Mai 1947.

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Photo of Mr Niall Macpherson Mr Niall Macpherson , Dumfriesshire 12:00, 20 Mai 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent he intends the Army to be equipped with motor transport and armoured fighting vehicles of British manufacture; and when he anticipates that that extent shall be achieved.

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

It is the intention that eventually the Army shall be entirely equipped with motor transport and armoured fighting vehicles of British manufacture. Designs of a complete new range of British vehicles are well advanced, and these will be introduced as existing stocks are used up. These stocks include vehicles of American origin, which are likely to last for some years, and which we must continue to use as long as they can be economically maintained.

Photo of Mr Niall Macpherson Mr Niall Macpherson , Dumfriesshire

Will the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that our units overseas at the present time are adequately supplied with transport, at any rate for training, if not for operational, purposes?

Photo of Major Donald Bruce Major Donald Bruce , Portsmouth North

Could my right hon. Friend give the House an assurance that we are not spending American dollars on any military equipment for this purpose?

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

My answer indicated that. That is why we are going to produce British vehicles.