Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Monday, 6 March 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 March 2023. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 20 March 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ukraine: Ammunition
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether any of the ammunition currently being supplied to Ukraine contains depleted uranium.
- Answer
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Alongside our granting of a squadron of Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, we will be providing ammunition including armour piercing rounds which contain depleted uranium. Such rounds are highly effective in defeating modern tanks and armoured vehicles.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL6144
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Subjects
- Ammunition Arms trade Ukraine Depleted uranium
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- 2023-03-30 11:07:10 +0100
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