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Written question asked by Bob Stewart (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (named day). It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iran: Tanks

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on the use during the Iran-Iraq war of Chieftain tanks sold by the UK to the government of Iraq; and whether those tanks had previously been purchased by the government of Iran.

Answer

No records are held of Chieftain tanks being sold to the Government of Iraq.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41564
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Arms trade Iraq Tanks Iran
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk