HC Deb 19 June 1940 vol 362 c170W
Mr. Cocks

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider opening up negotiations with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for the purchase of tanks, aeroplanes, guns, and other weapons of war?

Mr. Butler

The hon. Member may rest assured that His Majesty's Government are bearing this possibility in mind.

Mr. Cocks

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will take steps to purchase from the United States of America the large numbers of sub-machine guns, known as tommy guns, there available, and also to manufacture them in this country?

Mr. H. Morrison

Steps have been taken in this matter.