Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 3 November 2017. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 November 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Amphibious Bridging Vehicles: Germany

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answers of 16 October 2017 to Questions 106984, 106985, 106986 and 106987, if he will discuss with (a) his German counterpart and (b) German military command the feasibility of that country retaining and hosting either some or all of the 38 UK M3 amphibious bridging vehicles currently located in Germany following the final withdrawal of British forces in 2019; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Further to the answer I gave the hon. Member on 16 October 2017 to Questions 106984, 106985, 106986 and 106987, the future location of the UK's M3 amphibious bridging capability remains subject to consideration, including deliberation on operational requirement, costs and discussions with Germany.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 110763
Session: 2017-19
Related items: NATO: Military Exercises
Monday, 16 October 2017
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Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Germany Amphibious bridging vehicles
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