Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 19 April 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 April 2007. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Military Equipment: Iran

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what UK military equipment was seized by Iran in (a) 2004 and (b) 2007; and what its value is.

Answer: [holding answers 24 April 2007]: In 2004 the equipment seized by the Iranian authorities consisted of: two Combat Support Boats, six rifles and sights, six pistols and ammunition, radios and navigation equipment, global positioning system and maritime charts. The estimated replacement cost was approximately £500,000.The equipment seized by Iranians during the capture of the 15 Royal Naval personnel in 2007 consisted of: two Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats, seven carbines, four rifles, 10 pistols and ammunition, communications and navigation systems, body armour, helmets, goggles and camera equipment. The replacement cost is estimated at around £270,000.

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