§ Mr. Cocksasked the Secretary of State for War whether special efforts are being made to supply arms and munitions to the forces of France; and what assistance is being given to the French Government to repair bridges, railways and other communications and to supply much needed locomotives, rolling stock and petrol.
§ Sir J. GriggThe answer to the first part of the Question is "Yes, Sir." In addition to the large quantities of weapons and light equipment which were provided before D-Day to the French Forces of the Interior, a considerable quantity of munitions has been supplied since that date from British sources for liberated French man-power. As regards the second part1978W of the Question, all efforts are being made to restore rail and other communications, in France, although it is inevitable that military requirements in this field must be paramount so long as France remains a theatre of war.