§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what studies have been carried out to evaluate the M1 Abrams as a replacement main battle tank for the United Kingdom;
(2) what studies have been carried out to evaluate the Leopard 2 as a replacement main battle tank for the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkBy the time of a decision on the tank to replace the Chieftain tank, each of the contenders will have been subjected to a process of detailed assessment against our requirement.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he has made any revision to the United Kingdom's requirement for main battle tanks in the light of recent events in eastern Europe.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkWe keep our investment in all weapons systems, including main battle tanks, under constant review.