§ 42. Mr. John Hallasked the Secretary of State for War whether it has yet been decided when the guided missile, Orange William, is to be brought into production; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesThe successful development of the missile known as Malkara makes it possible to effect the earlier deployment of an air-portable anti-tank guided weapon than would have been the case with Orange William. We have decided that the improvements which the latter offered do not justify the expense and effort needed to bring it to fruition. This specific project was accordingly cancelled, but a research programme continues based on the experience gained.