HC Deb 02 June 1965 vol 713 cc209-10W
45. Mr. Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the replacement of the United States M44 155 mm. and the British 5.5 in. gun-howitzer.

Mr. Mulley

Both guns will be replaced in the close support rôle by the British Abbot 105 mm. self-propelled gun and the 5.5 in. gun in the general support rôle by the United States M107 175 mm. and M 109 155 mm. guns. Replacement by the Abbot is planned to start towards the end of this year and be completed in 1967, while the M107 will come into service towards the end of this year and the M109 by the end of 1966.