Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 9 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 March 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 March 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many live firing exercises have been undertaken by the Royal Navy in each of the last five years stating in each case (a) the name of the exercise and (b) the number and cost of rounds expended by (i) the Goalkeeper gun system, (ii) the Phalanx gun system and (iii) the 114mm gun system; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many live firing exercises have been undertaken by the Royal Navy in each of the last five years stating in each case (a) the name of the exercise and (b) the number and cost of rounds expended by (i) the Goalkeeper gun system, (ii) the Phalanx gun system and (iii) the 114mm gun system; and if he will make a statement. [114547] Mr. Spellar: I am withholding this information in accordance with Exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information, which relates to Defence, Security and International Relations.

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