§ 52. Mr. STUART RUSSELLasked the Secretary of State for War whether the production of the new Bren machine-gun has now commenced; and, if so, whether this gun is being constructed exclusively at Government factories?
§ Sir V. WARRENDERPreparations for the manufacture of the Bren light machine-gun at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, have begun. At present no arrangements have been made for the manufacture of the gun elsewhere, but it may be necessary to obtain certain components from trade firms.