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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2009. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Equipment: Procurement

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he made of the utility of Dragon Runner to his Department's operation; whether his Department has allocated funds to purchase Dragon Runners; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

We have recently assessed that the Dragon Runner Micro-Remote Control Vehicle (RCV) is the most suitable solution available to meet particular requirements for Explosive Ordnance Disposal. The Department has allocated no funds to the purchase of Dragon Runner Micro-RCVs as these costs are attributable to current operations. Such additional costs of current operations are funded from the Reserve.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
486 c1263W; 247849
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Bomb disposal
Link
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