HC Deb 22 November 1985 vol 87 cc356-7W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement concerning the operational mobility of United Kingdom land forces in Germany.

Mr. Stanley

Operational 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 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.