§ 18. Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSONasked the Secretary of State for War whether there is a scheme in his Department for the subsidy of motor lorries in the event of their being required for purposes of war in the future?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONA scheme for the subsidy of mechanical transport vehicles registered for use in the event of mobilisation is at present under consideration.
§ Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONCan the right hon. Gentleman say if it has already been decided that the subsidy shall be £40 per lorry per annum, and what the total cost will be?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI am not able to answer that without notice.
Lieut.-Colonel J. WARDIs it not possible to register these lorries and use them in case of emergency without any subsidy?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI would refer to the answer I have just given, and that is that the subsidy is under consideration.
§ Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON> Before the Committee which is looking into the matter come to any decision, will this House be given any opportunity to consider it?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONIf the hon. Member will put down a question, I will ascertain.
§ Mr. WATERSONWould it not be advisable to dispense with war and remove the subsidy?