Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 July 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 9 July 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the international code is for identification of the country of origin on munitions, with particular reference to stun grenades.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the international code is for identification of the country of origin on munitions, with particular reference to stun grenades. [1120] Mr. Ingram: NATO uses the fifth and sixth digit of the NATO Stock Number (NSN) as an identifier of the country of origin (or manufacturer) of munitions. The NSN appears on the packaging of munitions and not necessarily on the munitions themselves.

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