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
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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
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