To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the Ministry of Defence on the £400 million which is reported to be due to Iran following arrangements made between the UK and Iran in the 1970s for the purchase of Chieftain...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the Ministry of Defence on the £400 million which is reported to be due to Iran following arrangements made between the UK and Iran in the 1970s for the purchase of Chieftain...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Chieftain tank debt dispute with Iran has not been settled; and what the main impediments are which prevent the resolution of that issue by IMS Ltd.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Chieftain tank debt dispute with Iran has not been settled; and what the main impediments are which prevent the resolution of that issue by IMS Ltd.

What representations he has received from the Government of India concerning the sale of Chieftain tanks to Pakistan. - No representations to us by Govt of India about the possibility of the sale of Chieftain tanks to Pakistan.

What representations he has received from the Government of India concerning the sale of Chieftain tanks to Pakistan. - No representations to us by Govt of India about the possibility of the sale of Chieftain tanks to Pakistan.

How many Chieftain tanks are to be sold by his Department to Pakistan; and what modifications will be made to them before they are sold. (No figures given).

How many Chieftain tanks are to be sold by his Department to Pakistan; and what modifications will be made to them before they are sold. (No figures given).

What has been the total cost to date of the studies carried out by his Department to evaluate the tanks in competition for the replacement of the Chieftain tank; and from which subheads of which Votes these funds will be taken. - Disproportionate cost

What has been the total cost to date of the studies carried out by his Department to evaluate the tanks in competition for the replacement of the Chieftain tank; and from which subheads of which Votes these funds will be taken. - Disproportionate cost

When his Department will announce a decision on the replacement for the Chieftain as the main battle tank for the British Army; what has caused the delay by MOD in reaching a decision on selecting a replacement for the Chieftain as the main battle tank for the British Army. -...

When his Department will announce a decision on the replacement for the Chieftain as the main battle tank for the British Army; what has caused the delay by MOD in reaching a decision on selecting a replacement for the Chieftain as the main battle tank for the British Army. -...

What response he has made to the letter of 4th June from Sanderson Kayser Ltd. on the implications of the Chieftain main battle tank replacement contract. - A reply will be sent to the company shortly.

What response he has made to the letter of 4th June from Sanderson Kayser Ltd. on the implications of the Chieftain main battle tank replacement contract. - A reply will be sent to the company shortly.

What specific factors still remain to be settled before the decision on the replacement for Chieftain tanks.

What specific factors still remain to be settled before the decision on the replacement for Chieftain tanks.

What effect consideration of the potential use of helicopter gunships is having on the timing of his announcement of the replacement for Chieftain tanks.

What effect consideration of the potential use of helicopter gunships is having on the timing of his announcement of the replacement for Chieftain tanks.

If the lessons of the Gulf conflict have now enabled him to decide on the most suitable replacement for Chieftain tanks. - We hope that decision will not have to be delayed too long

If the lessons of the Gulf conflict have now enabled him to decide on the most suitable replacement for Chieftain tanks. - We hope that decision will not have to be delayed too long

What assessment he has made of the suitability of German manufactured tanks as a replacement for Chieftain tanks.

What assessment he has made of the suitability of German manufactured tanks as a replacement for Chieftain tanks.

When he will announce a decision on the competition for the replacement of the Chieftain tank. (Failed OPQ). - I hope that a decision on the equipment for our future main battle tank will not have to be delayed too long.

When he will announce a decision on the competition for the replacement of the Chieftain tank. (Failed OPQ). - I hope that a decision on the equipment for our future main battle tank will not have to be delayed too long.

When he now proposes to announce the placing of an order to replace the Chieftain tank. - Ref to 187 c290-1W

When he now proposes to announce the placing of an order to replace the Chieftain tank. - Ref to 187 c290-1W

Whether it is still his intention to place an order to replace the Chieftain tank for the British Army - Ref to 178 c770W

Whether it is still his intention to place an order to replace the Chieftain tank for the British Army - Ref to 178 c770W

Whether it remains his intention to make a decision on the tank to replace the Chieftain tank by the end of this year.

Whether it remains his intention to make a decision on the tank to replace the Chieftain tank by the end of this year.

When he expects to announce a decision on the replacement for the Chieftain tank. - Ref to 172 c727-8

When he expects to announce a decision on the replacement for the Chieftain tank. - Ref to 172 c727-8

What factors he will take into account in making a decision on the replacement for the Chieftain tank. - Ref to 144 c259-60W & 172 c727-8 & supplementaries

What factors he will take into account in making a decision on the replacement for the Chieftain tank. - Ref to 144 c259-60W & 172 c727-8 & supplementaries

Whether submissions for M1 Abrams main battle tank fully satisfy requirements, as defined in draft memorandum of understanding between UK & US Govts, in so far as existing & proposed projectiles for its main armament are concerned; what steps have been taken to ensure that submissions fully satisfy its requirements...

Whether submissions for M1 Abrams main battle tank fully satisfy requirements, as defined in draft memorandum of understanding between UK & US Govts, in so far as existing & proposed projectiles for its main armament are concerned; what steps have been taken to ensure that submissions fully satisfy its requirements...

What steps have been taken to ensure that information made available to MOD in respect of reliability of M1A1 Abrams, Lecleoc & Leopard 2 mains battle tanks, is entirely comparable with that which has been required from Vickers Defence Systems in respect of Challenger 2.

What steps have been taken to ensure that information made available to MOD in respect of reliability of M1A1 Abrams, Lecleoc & Leopard 2 mains battle tanks, is entirely comparable with that which has been required from Vickers Defence Systems in respect of Challenger 2.

Whether Rolls-Royce has sold Olympus & Proteus engines to Iranian Navy at any time in last 10 years; whether spare parts for Chieftain tanks have been supplied to Iranian Govt at any time in last 10 years; & whether Plessey has sold Iranian Govt air defence radars at any time...

Whether Rolls-Royce has sold Olympus & Proteus engines to Iranian Navy at any time in last 10 years; whether spare parts for Chieftain tanks have been supplied to Iranian Govt at any time in last 10 years; & whether Plessey has sold Iranian Govt air defence radars at any time...