Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Monday, 12 June 2006.

Armed Forces: Armoured Patrol Vehicles

Question: When they expect to bring into service further patrol vehicles armoured to provide protection against improvised explosive devices.

Answer: My Lords, I am sure the House will wish to join me in expressing our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the soldiers killed and injured in Afghanistan yesterday. We do not comment on the level of protection of specific vehicles, for obvious reasons. Protected patrol vehicles are only one of a range of vehicles available to commanders to allow them to balance mobility, protection and profile based on the threat, the terrain and the task. PPVs offer a level of protection commensurate with their weight, size and role, together with good mobility and a low profile.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 683 c1-2
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Armed forces Armoured fighting vehicles Explosives Protection Peacekeeping operations Vehicles Afghanistan
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk