HC Deb 05 June 1985 vol 80 cc168-9W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will outline the kind of threat which necessitates the use by United Kingdom forces of 15 Mk. 19 automatic grenade launchers.

Mr. Lee

[pursuant to his reply,3 June 1985, c. 63]: The Mk. 19 automatic grenade launcher is a standard infantry weapon for defence against armed attack.

Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will make a statement concerning the installation of the Mk. 19 automatic grenade launcher at Greenham common; (2) whether other American airbases in the United Kingdom will be equipped with the Mk. 19 automatic grenade launcher.

Mr. Lee

[pursuant to his replies, 3 June 1985, c. 63–64]: I understand that this standard infantry weapon is being issued to a number of USAF bases in Europe, including the United Kingdom.