§ Mr. Critchleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he intends to equip armoured units with a personnel anti-flame, anti-burn aerosol container similar to that with which the armoured units of the Israeli army have recently been issued.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownNo. We prefer to rely on established techniques of fire suppression in armoured vehicles. These include both automatic and manual fire extinguishers, and the provision of water jacketed containers for propellant charges. In addition we are carrying out trials of fire resistant clothing, and any new prospects of technological improvement are carefully explored.