HL Deb 04 March 2003 vol 645 c100WA
Lord Vivian

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How long the remaining modifications to convert the Challenger 2 tanks for desert operations will take on arrival in the Gulf theatre. [HL1675]

Lord Bach

A range of modifications to improve the performance in desert conditions of the Challenger 2 tanks deploying to the Gulf will be completed in time for any future operations. I am withholding details of how long the remaining modifications will take once the tanks arrive in theatre under Exemption 1 (Defence, security and international relations) of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.