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Ministry of Defence;Defence Evaluation and Research Agency

Answer

Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the projects undertaken at the DERA Eskmeals Range in (a) 1997, (b) 1998 and (c) 2000. [132160] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 25 July 2000]: This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. Member. Letter from Sir John Chisholm to Mr. Robert Key, dated 27 July 2000: I am replying to your parliamentary question about the work undertaken at the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA) range at Eskmeals. The major projects and trials undertaken at the range during (a) 1997, (b) 1998 and (c) 2000 are as follows: 1997 155mm AS90 Self Propelled Gun 105mm Light Gun 120mm Mortar 81mm Mortar Trials of future armours Trials of mines against Armoured Fighting Vehicles Armour plate proof Gun Barrel Proof 1998 155mm AS90 Self Propelled Gun 4.5 inch Naval Gun 105mm Light Gun 120mm Mortar 81mm Mortar Disposal of 75mm and 105mm ammunition Trials of future armours Trials of mines against Armoured Fighting Vehicles Armour plate proof 2000 to date 155mm AS90 Self Propelled Gun 105mm Light Gun 81mm Mortar Trials of future armours Trials of mines against Armoured Fighting Vehicles I hope the above is helpful.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

354 c744W;354 c744-5W; 132160

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Weapons Testing Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Firing ranges Eskmeals

Link

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