§ Mr. FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce a decision on the future purchase of tanks for the British Army; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SainsburyI have nothing to add to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Bridlington (Mr. Townend) on 12 January, at column200.
§ Mr. FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether his Department has carried out any tests upon the Challenger II tank for use by the British Army; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SainsburyNo. A Mk 2 Challenger does not presently exist in fully developed form.