§ Mr. Critchleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether NATO was consulted before the removal of laser sights and 120mm guns from Chieftain tanks in service in BAOR, for overseas sales purposes; and how many Chieftains are at present in Germany without guns.
§ Mr. William RodgersNo laser sights or 120mm guns have been removed from Chieftain tanks in service with the British Army for any such purpose.