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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Thursday, 18 March 2010.


Armed Forces: Ground Vehicles

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are funding research into the development of unmanned ground vehicles to counter the threat of improvised explosive devices.
Answer

The Ministry of Defence is funding research into the potential of unmanned ground vehicles to counter a wide range of threats, including that posed by improvised explosive devices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2763; 718 c214-5WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Bomb disposal Research Vehicles Automation
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk