HC Deb 12 November 1984 vol 67 cc156-7W
Mr. McWilliam

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he has received any representations from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany regarding possible later delivery by that Government of FH 70 ammunition.

Mr. Butler

No.

Mr. McWilliam

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether, under the 1970 three country arrangement between the United Kingdom, the Federal Republic of Germany and Italy, the Federal Republic of Germany has now successfully manufactured the FH 70 shell.

Mr. Butler

Final qualification of the German shell line is expected shortly.