§ 24. Mr. Stokesasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will give the size of gun, weight of projectile and thickness of front armour on the German King Tiger tank.
§ Sir J. GriggWe have not yet received the complete details of the King Tiger. I understand, however, that it carries a 88 mm. gun, firing a projectile weighing 22.4 pounds and that its frontal armour is 5.9 inches thick. I cannot at present say the exact slope of the frontal armour.
§ Mr. StokesIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Americans are reported to have some of these tanks captured in France; and is it not possible for him to get fuller particulars?
§ Sir J. GriggYes, Sir. One is on the way.