§ Mr. Merchantasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the delivery of FH70 ammunition; and whether German sources have met the most recent delivery dates.
§ Mr. ButlerThere are currently two orders on German contractors, one for cartridges and one for the HE shell. Cartridge deliveries began on time in October this year in accordance with the contract. The contract for the HE shell requires that deliveries shall begin in mid-1985.