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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Luke (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.


Armed Forces: Future Rapid Effect System

Question
When they expect the first vehicles under the future rapid effect system to come into service with Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.
Answer

My Lords, first, I am sure that the whole House will wish to join me in offering sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marine Alexander Lucas, who was killed on operations in Afghanistan on Monday. On the Question, the future rapid effect system programme is currently in its assessment phase. The in-service date will not be fixed until the main investment decisions have been taken.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
705 c1441-2 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Notes
Question asked on behalf of Lord Astor of Hever
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles Procurement Future rapid effect system
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk