§ 10. Brigadier - General CROFTasked what is the total number of guns and aircraft which has been handed over by Germany in accordance with the conditions of the Armistice; and how do these figures, compare with the numbers laid down?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe total numbers of guns and aircraft which have been handed over by Germany in accordance with the terms of the Armistice are as follows:
5,000 guns, 25,000 machine guns, 3,000 trench mortars. 1,700 aeroplanes.
§ These figures are the numbers laid down.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERAre the guns of proper quality, and useful—not worn out?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI believe they are.
§ 11. Brigadier - General CROFTasked the Secretary of State for War whether all the rolling-stock agreed to be handed over by Germany at the time of the Armistice has now been received; and whether the total munitions of war under the Armistice have also been handed over?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThere is an undeliverable deficiency of forty-two locomotives and 4,460 wagons remaining to be 213 delivered by the Germans under Clause VII. of the Armistice Convention. The munitions of war demanded under the terms of the Armistice have been handed over.
§ Mr. PEMBERTON BILLINGWhat steps are being taken to obtain these wagons in view of the shortage in this country?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI do not think these wagons are suitable for British railways; they are a different gauge. The Germans have already delivered an overwhelming portion of the railway material arranged for.
§ Brigadier-General CROFTWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the question, No German toys until the German engines have been handed over?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLNo; I do not take that view. I think the Germans have made a tremendous effort to comply with the severe conditions imposed upon them.