HC Deb 13 November 1928 vol 222 c665
13. Colonel WOODCOCK

asked the Secretary of State for War if he intends to replace the obsolete armoured cars now in use by the Territorial armoured-car companies by modern six-wheeled cars, which would be of great aid for training purposes and also stimulate recruiting in this branch of the Territorials?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

It is the intention to replace these armoured cars as soon as financial circumstances and the claims of the Regular Army permit.

Colonel WOODCOCK

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that these obsolete cars are always breaking down, and that this militates very much against recruiting for the Territorial Army?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I know that they are not satisfactory, and I should like to replace them at once, but the financial conditions are such that I cannot do all that I would like to do.

Colonel WOODCOCK

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider this point in the next Estimates?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

Certainly I will consider it, but it is no use holding out any hope that I will be allowed the money.

Mr. R. RICHARDSON

Does the right hon. Gentleman think this country is in a position to pay for all these things?

Mr. MONTAGUE

Does the Minister consider—

Mr. SPEAKER

Order!

Mr. RICHARDSON

I asked quite a simple question.

Mr. SPEAKER

It did not arise out of the question on the Paper.