§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of development of the proximity and point detonating fuse.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownDevelopment of a proximity and point detonating fuse is continuing. Because of rising costs and performance problems it has been decided not to proceed with plans for the manufacture of an interim version of the fuse, but it is still our intention to introduce a final version for use with the new 155mm weapon system.