§ 42. Mr. Stokesasked the Prime Minister whether at any early date he will arrange for an inspection of a German Mk. VI Tiger tank and an A.22 at a convenient place in the country, in view of the interest aroused amongst Members in the comparative merits of these machines.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill)Sir, after this year's campaign has reached a suitable phase it might be possible to parade not only the two tanks mentioned, but all the tanks to be used in the forthcoming battles and specimens of those we shall capture from the enemy.
§ Mr. StokesThat does not answer my Question. Is the right hon. Gentleman afraid that, if he showed these two tanks—
§ Mr. SpeakerThe hon. Member must remember the rule about imputations.
§ Mr. StokesI did not mean any imputation. Is the reason for not acceding to my request that, if the right hon. Gentleman did so, Members would realise the untruthfulness of the statements that have been made in the House and the country as to the relative merits of the two tanks?
§ The Prime MinisterSince the word "untruthfulness" has been used, no one has been a greater contributor than the hon. Member.
§ Mr. StokesIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the soldiers agree with me and not with him?