§ 21. Mr. Wiggasked the Secretary of State for War when the heavy anti-tank recoilless weapon for infantry units, the Mobat, will be issued; how many pieces will be issued in the present financial year; and by what date all infantry units will be re-equipped with this weapon.
§ Mr. AmeryIssues of this weapon have already begun and a substantial number will be supplied to the Army this year. It would not be in the public interest to give further details.
§ Mr. WiggThe hon. Gentleman will recollect that at the time of Suez it was found that the ammunition of the Mobat was deficient and, therefore, the Government had to steal American equipment to supply the Suez operation. Is he quite sure that this will not happen again?
§ Mr. AmeryYes, Sir. As my right hon. Friend said in his Estimates speech, the initial teething troubles of the Mobat have been overcome.
§ Mr. WiggI take it that the teething troubles were ineffective ammunition. Is the Minister now satisfied that the ammunition is satisfactory?