§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) Challenger II tanks, (b) Warrior, (c) Saxon, (d) FV430, (e) Sabre, (f) Scimitar, (g) Striker, (h) Spartan, (i) Sultan, (j)Samson, (k) Samaritan armoured vehicles, (l) Challenger recovery vehicles, (m) Stormer, (n) Shielder, (o) Fuchs NBC vehicle, (p) AS 90, (q) MLRS and (r) M578 were fully operational in (i) the quarter ending 31 December 2001, (ii) the first three quarters of 2001, (iii) each quarter of 2000 and (iv) each quarter of 1999; what percentage of fleet size this represents; and if he will make a statement. [29844]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 31 January 2002]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.