HC Deb 09 November 1937 vol 328 c1610W
Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether British firms were invited to tender for the 23 locomotives ordered from Krupps by the South African railways?

Mr. R. S. Hudson

Yes, Sir. Tenders were invited and were submitted by certain United Kingdom manufacturers for a number of locomotives of which the 23 reported to have been placed with Krupps formed part.