HC Deb 03 February 1994 vol 236 c900W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his Department's receipt of a tank from Russia for research purposes.

Mr. Aitken

In 1992 a Russian T80U tank was imported for defence research and development purposes.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether any department of his Ministry has taken delivery of a T80U main battle tank.

Mr. Aitken

Yes. A Russian T8OU tank was imported for defence research and development purposes.

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