HC Deb 04 April 1951 vol 486 c198
37. Mr. Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent applications for armoured vehicles for the police and security Forces in Malaya have yet to be met.

Mr. Cook

All armoured vehicles ordered by the Malayan Government for use by the police and security forces in Malaya have now reached Malaya.

Mr. Gammans

Can we assume, then, that there are no shortages whatever of equipment required by the security forces?

Mr. Cook

We have met all the indents made by the Malayan Government.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

If it is true—as, indeed, we hope it is—that there is now no scarcity of these vehicles for the police and security forces, will the hon. Gentleman now turn attention to the need for similar vehicles for the planting and tin communities in Malaya?

Mr. Cook

That is another question.

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