§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether development work on a new anti-armour bomb has ceased; how much money has been spent on the development to date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodhartYes. The project did not offer a worthwhile increase in effectiveness over existing weapons. Alternative solutions are now being investigated.
The money spent has been comparatively small, but the experience gained will be of value in the development of future weapons of this type.