§ 127. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence why the cost of Chieftain tanks is now between £90,000 and £100,000; and how many he proposes to buy in 1967.
§ Mr. BoydenThe cost of a Chieftain tank has been expected to be between £90,000 and £100,000 from the time that the tank was accepted for the British Army in 1963. During the calendar year 1967 we expect to take delivery of about 150 Chieftains.