Written question asked by Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 29 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 March 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 March 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent research he has commissioned into a substitute for depleted uranium ammunition. - (Holding answer 7 March 2000).
- Answer
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Mrs. Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent research he has commissioned into a substitute for depleted uranium ammunition. [112840] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 7 March 2000]: The Ministry of Defence has for many years conducted research into a range of weapon materials and designs. Research continues to include the search for potential alternatives to depleted uranium and to identify and characterise their performance and environmental impact.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 345 c715W; 112840
- Session
- 1999-00
- Subjects
- Ammunition Research Depleted uranium
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