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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 January 2023. It was answered by Alex Chalk (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 February 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Equipment: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Statement of 16 January 2023 on Ukraine: Update, Official Report columns 35 to 37, whether he plans to declare any of the systems intended for the British Army mentioned in the Statement as Urgent Operational Requirements.

Answer

Urgent Operational Requirements are now referred to as 'Urgent Capability Requirements.'

There are currently no plans to declare any of the systems intended for the Army as Urgent Capability Requirements, however we are looking to accelerate delivery where appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
133552
Session
2022-23
Related items
Ukraine: Update
Monday, 16 January 2023
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Army Defence equipment Procurement
Link
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