HC Deb 17 July 1957 vol 573 c1114
6. Mr. John Hall

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the number of effective Army tank transporters available for immediate use.

The Secretary of State for War (Mr. John Hare)

For reasons of security, I cannot give the number. There are sufficient for our needs.

Mr. Hall

Can my right hon. Friend assure the House of one fact at least—that there are sufficient Army tank transporters to be able to lift the minimum of one regiment without recourse to Pick-fords or any other transport contractors?

Mr. Hare

I have said that there are sufficient for our needs.

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