§ 69. Mr. Hammersleyasked the Minister of Supply whether every priority is being given to the manufacture of a British heavy tank.
§ Mr. HammersleyDoes that reply mean that the Government now recognise the importance of, and necessity for, a heavily armoured tank?
§ Mr. WilmotI do not think it would be in the public interest to give details of tanks, which are given priority.
§ Mr. HammersleyMy supplementary question was not in relation to any details. I asked whether the Government now recognise the need and necessity for a heavily armoured tank?
§ Mr. WilmotI think the hon. Member will find the answer in the reply to his main Question.
§ Mr. ShinwellWhile not expecting the Government to furnish any details which might afford any comfort to the enemy, or in any way infringe the need for security, have they taken notice of the fact that the Germans, in their latest push, have been using tanks of very heavy calibre, much heavier than those at our disposal? Are the Government giving that matter their very careful consideration?
§ Mr. WilmotI do not think it will be wise to add to the answer I have given.
§ Mr. StokesCan my hon. Friend assure the House, without giving away any definite information, whether any tank now proposed is better than anything which the enemy have?