§ Mr. David DavisTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will update his report on the development of depleted uranium ammunition for Her Majesty's forces.
§ Mr. SainsburyFurther to the replies given by my hon. Friend on 17 January 1985, at columns 183–84, I can announce that a minimum series of trial firings of Phalanx ammunition will be conducted at the royal aircraft establishment, West Freugh, commencing in August this year. The amounts of DU involved will be no more than that previously approved for other MOD ranges.