§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Defence if, in the light of the Government decision to buy British textiles, he will instruct his Department only to purchase only tyres containing British-made tyre cord.
§ Dr. GilbertIn order to meet delivery dates for maintenance supplies of tyres needed to keep the Armed Services vehicles fully operational, competitive tenders have already been obtained for requirements up to 31st March 1979, but I will bear my hon. Friend's Question in mind when the time comes to consider further requirements.