§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the regiments which use(a) AS90s and (b) multiple launch rocket systems; how many are attached to each regiment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyThe 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery and 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery are equipped with AS90. Each regiment currently has 24 guns, which will rise to 32 guns in 1995. Only 24 guns will be manned during peace time for training.
The 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, 32nd Regiment Royal Artillery and 39th Regiment Royal Artillery are to be equipped with the multiple launch rocket system. Each regiment has 18 launchers.