HC Deb 17 December 1935 vol 307 c1552
74. Major LEIGHTON

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether an anti-tank gun has yet been approved for the British Army?

Mr. COOPER

Two anti-tank weapons have been designed and tested, and their issue to the troops will begin as soon as manufacture permits. One is a light weapon which will be issued to all units, and the other is a heavier weapon which will be manned by specially trained detachments.

Major LEIGHTON

How soon will they be issued to troops?

Mr. COOPER

I am afraid that I cannot give any undertaking on that point, but it will be as soon as they have been manufactured?

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