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Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Monday, 29 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 April 2010. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role the Scout vehicles will carry out in Afghanistan; and what the cost of each such vehicle will be on deployment in theatre.
Answer

The Scout vehicles will be the principal reconnaissance vehicles of the British Army and will replace Scimitar vehicles which are currently deployed in Afghanistan. The final numbers and costs will be determined at the manufacture investment decision point.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1195W; 325452
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
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