§ Lady Olga MaitlandTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the current levels of ammunition stocks relative to the levels before the Gulf war.
§ Mr. HanleyStocks of ammunition have been reconstituted following the Gulf conflict, and some replenishment has taken place. In some areas, however, replenishment has not been necessary due to force level reductions. The actual types and quantities of stocks are based on weapons in service and NATO guidance. It is not the practice of the Government to give details of such stocks.