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Written question asked by Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 10 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 July 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when underslung grenade launchers for Operation Telic were first issued; and to which battlegroups. - (Holding answer 15 July 2003)
Answer

Richard Younger-Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when underslung grenade launchers for Operation Telic were first issued; and to which battlegroups. [125964] Mr. Ingram :[holding answer 15 July 2003]: Underslung Grenade Launchers were first issued in support of Operation Telic in early April 2003 to Battle Groups within 16 Air Assault Brigade which was part of one UK Armoured Division.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125964; 409 c488W;409 c485W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed forces Weapons Iraq conflict Grenades
Link
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