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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 2 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection filters were fitted to the FV432 series vehicles in Operation Telic; and how many vehicles had NBC protection.
Answer

Mr. Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection filters were fitted to the FV432 series vehicles in Operation Telic; and how many vehicles had NBC protection. [153045] Mr. Ingram: :The FV 432 vehicle is not fitted with a Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) air filtration system. In the event that protection is needed, the crew rely on their individual protection.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
417 c1044W; 153045
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Chemical and biological warfare Defence Chemical weapons Biological weapons Armoured fighting vehicles Protection Nuclear weapons Iraq conflict
Link
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