The return to emergency small-arms production adds an explicit supply condition. A rapidly produced basic gun is useful only if enough ammunition can be provided for it. An ongoing production programme is proposed as part of civil preparedness for a wider conflict. This is a preparedness proposal, without a specified programme, production target or cost.
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Emergency weapon production also needs ammunition
The later Sten follow-up makes ammunition availability a condition of emergency weapon production.