§ 72. Mr. Lytteltonasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production how many tanks and of what type are being reconditioned at R.E.M.E. workshops at Aldershot; and how many men are employed upon this work.
§ Mr. WilmotI am informed by my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for War, that 20 tanks a month are being reconditioned in these workshops; they are of the following types: Sherman Crab II, Sherman A.R.V. II, Cornet, Cromwell IV, VI and VII, and Sexton G.P.O. One hundred and fifty-three civilians, and 20 military personnel, are employed on this work.
§ Mr. LytteltonMay I have an assurance from the right hon. Gentleman that he will look into the question of using skilled labour for reconditioning obsolete tanks?
§ Mr. WilmotThat is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War.