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1996-97
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1996-97 (1)
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When he expects approval to be given for parachute dropping of Scimitar CVRT vehicles from RAF Hercules aircraft; and if he will list the locations where parachute dropping of Scimitars will be permitted.
When he expects approval to be given for parachute dropping of Scimitar CVRT vehicles from RAF Hercules aircraft; and if he will list the locations where parachute dropping of Scimitars will be permitted.
Asked by
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Soames of Fletching
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
3 March 1997
Answered on
3 March 1997
Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects approval to be given for parachute dropping of Scimitar
CVR(T) vehicles from RAF Hercules aircraft; and if he will list the locations where parachute dropping of Scimitars will be
permitted. [17988]
Mr. Soames: There has been no capability for the parachute dropping of Scimitar CVR(T)s since the mid-70s. However, approval for the
dropping of Scimitars from RAF Hercules aircraft has been granted for the purposes of trials of a re-engineered parachute delivery
system for heavy equipment. The trial drop zone locations are all within the Larkhill/Salisbury plain military training area. The
trials are due to conclude later this year. Subject to a satisfactory outcome, the equipment will be dropped on routine airborne
exercises at locations judged technically and operationally suitable.
Subjects
Armed forces; Vehicles; Parachuting
Date
3 March 1997
Reference
17988; 291 c486W
House
House of Commons