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Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 November 2007. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 March 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Procurement

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his Department's policy is on the use of improvised explosive device jammers.
Answer

The armed forces use electronic counter measures to counter improvised explosive devices. I am withholding details of the policy governing their use as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the armed forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
474 c66W; 162532
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Defence equipment Signal blocking devices
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk