§ Lady Olga MaitlandTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to confirm the order of the second batch of Challenger 2 tanks.
§ Mr. AitkenA number of options for equipping the Army's Challenger 1 tank regiments have been examined; these include the possibility of a further purchase of CR2 tanks. An announcement will be made as soon as a decision on the way ahead has been reached.