§ Dr. Julian LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the availability of live ammunition for use in naval exercises. [134930]
§ Mr. SpellarLive ammunition is available for use by HM ships in naval exercises. Each individual ship has an annual practice allowance, some of which may be used during exercises. The quantity used in naval exercises is determined by a range of factors such as operational and training priorities and the most cost-effective balance between live and simulated firings.
The specific allocation of ammunition is withheld in accordance with exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information, which relates to defence, security and international relations.