MOTOR MAIL VEHICLES. (Hansard, 28 February 1927)

HC Deb 28 February 1927 vol 203 c35 35

§ 64. Sir F. WISE
asked the Postmaster-General how many motor mail vehicles are on order for the Post Office, and are they all of British manufacture?

§ Viscount WOLMER
The number of motor mail vehicles on order is 121, of which 102 will be of entirely British manufacture. The remaining 19 will also be of British manufacture except to the extent of 3 per cent. of their value.

§ Sir F. WISE
In what foreign country are these others being made?

§ Viscount WOLMER
The 19 vehicles in question are Ford vans. They are made in Manchester, except to the extent of 3 per cent. of the manufacture, which is American.