§ Sir Geoffrey Ellis(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Supply whether he has given consideration to the position in regard to the supply of tanks?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonYes, Sir, and I have decided, in consultation with the Secretary of State for War, to constitute a Tank Board to consider the whole situation regarding the production and design of tanks and to advise me as to the action required. The Board will be asked to proceed with all expedition in dealing with this urgent and vital matter. I have secured the services of Sir Alexander Roger as Chairman of the Board. I have also secured the services of Mr. Durrant, a chief engineer under the London Passenger Transport Board; Mr. Moyses, managing director of the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company, Limited, and Mr. G. W. Thomson, member of the General Council of the Trades Union Congress. Further members will be appointed to represent the War Office and Ministry of Supply and their names will be announced shortly.
§ Mr. ThorneI take it that the Government have taken notice of the havoc by German tanks on the Western Front and that they will speed up production?
§ Mr. MorrisonIt is obvious that the experience gained during recent hostilities must be taken fully into account.