§ Mr. Lytteltonasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production (1) whether he will state the quantities of shells and small arms ammunition which were produced in December and January last;
(2) what were the numbers, respectively, of heavy bombers, fighter aircraft, tanks, and Bren gun carriers produced in December and January last.
§ Mr. LeonardIt is not the intention of His Majesty's Government to publish information giving details of stocks or production of armaments and warlike stores. Such information is not made public by foreign Governments, and it is undesir-410W able that information should be given which would enable other nations to build up a picture of our defence preparedness. The policy of His Majesty's Government for supply for the Forces is set out in paragraph 15 of the White Paper (Cmd. 6743). The House can rest assured that. His Majesty's Government are doing, and will do, everything possible to ensure that the maximum economy is exercised consistent with the maintenance of security.