§ Rear-Admiral Beamishasked the Prime Minister if in view of the steady flow of criticism during more than two years, expressing grave anxiety as to the quality and power of our tanks and their armament, he will arrange for a Select Committee to inquire and report to this House in a Secret Session.
§ The Prime MinisterSir, I am not anxious at the present time about our tank production and equipment. We are receiving excellent supplies from the United States. Our own production is now on satisfactory lines in quality and character and I have no doubt that our forces will be well equipped in the campaigns which lie immediately before us. His Majesty's Government see no need for a Select Committee.