HC Deb 28 February 1929 vol 225 c2187
61. Mr. CECIL WILSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many military tanks have been exported, and to what countries, during 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1928?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Commodore Douglas King)

I regret that my right hon. Friend is not able to furnish this information.

Mr. WILSON

Is it not possible to obtain this information?

Commodore KING

I think it is unobtainable. There is no separate heading for it.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Has not the War Office got these figures?

Mr. A. V. ALEXANDER

Is it not the case that military accoutrements can be exported only under licence; and has not the Board of Trade full particulars?

Commodore KING

I think the hon. Member had better put a question down.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

May I have an answer to my question? Has the War Office not got these figures?

Commodore KING

I am not answering for the War Office.