HC Deb 12 November 1951 vol 493 c640
37. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Supply to what extent the price of a Centurion tank has increased since 1st January, 1951.

The Minister of Supply (Mr. Duncan Sandys)

It would be contrary to established practice to give information about armament contracts.

Mr. Hughes

Is the Minister aware that the price of the Centurion tank was given in the Select Committee on Estimates as £35,000? If so, why cannot he give us the increase which has taken place since this figure was given?

Mr. Sandys

What I can tell the hon. Member is that the increase has been relatively small.