§ Mr. David YoungTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Challenger tanks are at the moment out of commission in the British Army of the Rhine because of lack of spares; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe level of operational availability of the Challenger main battle tank is classified information. Problems have been encountered in relation to the supply of certain spares, but appropriate measures are in hand to restore the situation.