§ Mr. Stokesasked the Secretary of State for War to what extent his Department are responsible for the general specification and general design of tanks?
§ Mr. A. HendersonThe War Office is responsible for specifying the general characteristics—that is to say performance, armament, armour protection and fighting qualities—required of armoured fighting vehicles. The Ministry of Supply are responsible for the design, development and production of armoured fighting vehicles along the lines of these general specifications.