HC Deb 22 March 1977 vol 928 cc457-8W
24. Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his American and German counterparts about the standardisation of tank gun procurement.

Dr. Gilbert

My right hon. Friend last discussed the choice of main armament for future tanks with Mr. Secretary Rumsfeld on 18th November 1976 and with Herr Leber on 24th January 1977, and has had subsequent correspondence with both. Further trials of British, German and American weapons will be held towards the end of this year and decisions will be made in the light of the results.