Written question asked by Alasdair Morgan (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 12 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the purpose was of the testing of depleted uranium shells at Dundrennan, Kirkcudbrightshire, in 1999-2000.

Answer: Mr. Alasdair Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the purpose was of the testing of depleted uranium shells at Dundrennan, Kirkudbrightshire, in 1999-2000. [145927] Mr. Spellar: The only ammunition with depleted uranium tested at Dundrennan, Kirkudbrightshire, in 1999-2000 was the 120mm anti-armour round Challenger Armament 3 (CHARM 3) for Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank. The test-firing was part of the proofing regime for production rounds which will be complete by September 2001.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 361 c298W; 145927
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Ammunition Radioactive materials Depleted uranium Firing ranges Kirkcudbright Training Area
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