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Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 September 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 September 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when front line units received grenade launchers for SA80A2 during Operation Telic.
Answer

Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when front line units received grenade launchers for SA80A2 during Operation Telic. [125594] Mr. Ingram: Underslung Grenade Launchers for SA80A2 ordered via the Urgent Operational Requirement process were first issued in theatre in early April. In addition, 3 Commando Brigade were already in possession of some Underslung Grenade Launchers, which had been procured earlier for operations in Afghanistan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125594; 410 c360W;410 c400W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Army Weapons Iraq conflict Rifles Grenades
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk