§ 15. Mr. Dainesasked the Minister of War Transport if he will state the present position as regards the supply of goods vehicles as compared with applications approved by the regional transport commissioners; and whether he is taking steps to speed up manufacture of vehicles in view of the great demand for replacements after six years of heavy wear.
§ Mr. BarnesAt the present time the numbers of applications for licences to acquire new goods vehicles are in excess of the numbers of goods vehicles being delivered, but the position is improving, and commencing with the New Year the manufacturers programmes of production show a substantial increase.
§ Sir Waldron SmithersWhy cannot the Minister ease the position by releasing some of the Army vehicles which are now standing in dumps all over the country?
§ Mr. BarnesThat question should be directed either to the Secretary of State for War or the Minister of Supply.
§ Sir W. Smithers"Passed to you."