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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 July 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to acquire an updated robotic surveillance system; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans his Department has to acquire an updated robotic surveillance system; and if he will make a statement. [127178] Mr. Spellar: There are no current plans to acquire a land-based robotic surveillance system. Research is, however, being conducted into the potential of robotics to meet possible future requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127178; 353 c132W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Electronic equipment Procurement Surveillance Military intelligence Robotics
Link
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