B.A.O.R. (Tactical Nuclear Weapons)

HC Deb 03 March 1969 vol 779 c35W

81. Sir Richard Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what tactical nuclear weapons are in the possession of the British Army of the Rhine; and when the most modern of these was first issued to them.

Mr. Healey

The British Army of the Rhine has "Honest John" and the 8 inch Howitzer. "Honest John", the more modern equipment, was issued in 1960.