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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Friday, 3 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 September 2021. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Monday, 13 September 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ajax Vehicles: Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, who would be liable to pay compensation for any injuries incurred by service personnel in the trials of the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle.

Answer

Depending on the circumstances of each claim, Army personnel might wish to make a claim under the Armed Forces compensation scheme or against the MOD. Depending on those circumstances, the MOD might seek to involve its contractor, General Dynamics UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41731
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Compensation Armed forces Injuries Testing Ajax vehicles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk