§ 125. Mr. Gammansasked the Secretary of State for War how many Centurion tanks were sent to Korea, how many have fallen into the hands of the enemy; and if this tank or any of its component parts are still on the secret list.
§ Mr. M. StewartIt would not be in the public interest to disclose how many Centurion tanks have been sent to Korea. One has been reported abandoned and is presumed to have been captured. Neither the tank itself nor any of its component parts are on the secret list.
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§ 126. Mr. Donnerasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the loss of a Centurion tank during the present retreat in North Korea; what directives he has at any time issued in regard to the use of such tanks in Korea; and what was the date of such directives.
§ Mr. M. StewartYes. No directive has been issued regarding the use of Centurion tanks in Korea.