HC Deb 24 February 1953 vol 511 c1893
28. Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for War what saving there has been in motor spirit used in Army establishments in Great Britain during 1952, as compared wih. 1951.

Mr. Head

About 1,610,000 gallons.

Mr. Crouch

Does my right hon. Friend realise that this announcement will be very welcome throughout the whole country?

Major Legge-Bourke

Whilst welcoming the economy in general, may I ask my right hon. Friend for an assurance that it has not been effected as a result of impairing the training abilities of armoured regiments in particular?

Mr. Head

I can assure my hon. and gallant Friend of that.