§ 33 and 43. Captain Gammansasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production (1) how many tanks and aeroplanes of all types were completed during the month of October; and what is the monetary value of the orders for both still outstanding;
(2) how many completed military aircraft, tanks, armoured vehicles and 25-pounder guns were completed and passed final inspection for handing to the Services in the month ended 31st October, 1945.
§ Mr. WilmotDuring the month ended 31st October, 1945, we produced 666 aircraft of all types, 120 tanks, 109 armoured vehicles and no 25-pounder guns. These totals include a large number which were in an advanced stage of production when the war ended. Production programmes are shortly to be reviewed in the light of a reassessment of their requirements now being carried out by the Service Departments. The monetary value of outstanding orders does not, therefore, give any accurate indication of future production.
§ Captain GammansWill the right hon. Gentleman say how many men and women are at this moment engeged on the production of war materials?
§ Mr. WilmotNot, I am afraid, without notice.