HC Deb 11 July 1991 vol 194 c483W
Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what decisions have been made regarding the method and timing of reductions in British treaty-limited items of military equipment that are due to take place as part of the CFE treaty; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Reduction of United Kingdom treaty-limited equipment—tanks and armoured combat vehicles—will be carried out by explosive demolition, as described in the protocol on reduction. The necessary reductions will be completed within 40 months of the treaty coming into force, as specified in the treaty.