Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 1 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 15 March 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the establishment strength is of (a) Warrior variants, (b) Challenger 1, (c) Challenger 2, (d) Saxon variants, (e) AVF 430 variants, (f) Sabre, (g) Striker, (h) Scimitar, (i) Spartan, (j) Sultan, (k) Samaritan and (l) Samson; what percentage of establishment strength in each catagory are serviceable for immediate availability; and if he will make a statement. Will write and a copy will be placed in Library. (Holding answer 7 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the establishment strength is of (a) Warrior variants, (b) Challenger 1, (c) Challenger 2, (d) Saxon variants, (e) AVF 430 variants, (f) Sabre, (g) Striker, (h) Scimitar, (i) Spartan, (j) Sultan, (k) Samaritan and (l) Samson; what percentage of establishment strength in each category are serviceable for immediate availability; and if he will make a statement. [152461] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 7 March 2001]: I will write to the right hon. and learned Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 364 c674W; 152461
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Army Armoured fighting vehicles Standards Repairs and maintenance Tanks
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk