§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement concerning the operational mobility of United Kingdom land forces in Germany.
§ Mr. StanleyOperational mobility is a central consideration in the planning for and equipment of the United Kingdom land forces in Germany. This is reflected, for example, in the introduction of new 357W equipments such as Challenger, Saxon, MCV 80 and Tracked Rapier all of which will significantly enhance the mobility of our forces, and in the provision of specialist support equipment to sustain the mobility of fighting units.