§ 12. Mr. Morrisasked the Secretary of State for War what steps he is taking to provide the Army with a substitute for the Bofors light anti-aircraft gun; and when the Army will receive the 105 mm. gun that is to replace the 25 pounder.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe latest version of the Bofors gun now in service has electronic fire control equipment and will be effective against most aircraft, both by day and night, for some years to come. We are considering what is to replace it but it is too early yet for me to indicate its successor. Deliveries of the self-propelled 105 mm. gun, Abbot, are expected to begin in about two years' time.