HC Deb 05 December 1951 vol 494 c257W
50. Mr. Wyatt

asked the Minister of Defence whether, before coming to a decision as to the future of the.280 rifle, he will satisfy himself that there is a better rifle available or in process of design which could be issued to British troops before the.280 rifle could be manufactured in large quantities.

The Prime Minister

I do not wish today to add to the answer which I gave the hon. Member on 21st November.

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