HC Deb 24 May 1985 vol 79 c600W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many armoured regiments are equipped with the improved Chieftain tank.

Mr. Lee

Ten regiments are equipped with the Chieftain tank, which has been steadily improved since entering service. Further improvements, as described in paragraph 420 of the Statement on the Defence Estimates 1985, are in hand.