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Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 December 1954.

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Photo of Mr Norman Dodds Mr Norman Dodds , Dartford 12:00, 21 December 1954

asked the Secretary of State for War if the new type of cleaner for green and buff web equipment has yet been brought into general use in place of blanco.

Photo of Sir Fitzroy Maclean Sir Fitzroy Maclean , Lancaster

The new type of cleaner will be on sale by the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes in this country by the end of this month, and overseas, it is hoped, in March or April next year.

Photo of Mr Norman Dodds Mr Norman Dodds , Dartford

Now that this revolutionary change has taken place, could it not be marked with some sort of ceremonial, in view of its importance?

Photo of Sir Fitzroy Maclean Sir Fitzroy Maclean , Lancaster

That would be most suitable. Having used the old cleaner and used the new one, I should be the first to welcome it. If the hon. Member has any suggestion perhaps he will let me know of it.