ARAB COUNTRIES (MILITARY SUPPLIES)

HC Deb 05 March 1948 vol 448 cc97-8W

Mr. Wilkes

asked the Minister of Defence the number of aeroplanes, tanks, jeeps and armoured vehicles generally made available to the Arab countries since July, 1945, through the British Military Missions attached thereto.

Mr. A. V. Alexander

The following have been supplied from this country:To Egypt: 34 jeeps, 38 scout cars, 298 carriers, 40 military aircraft. To Transjordan: 6o armoured cars. To Iraq: 15 Tiger Moths. To other Arab Countries: Nil.

It is possible that, in addition, small numbers of some of the military items mentioned may have been supplied locally. These supplies are made in. accordance with Treaty obligations. There are no British Military Missions in Egypt or Transjordan.