§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost of purchase of the US designed scatterable mine system due to enter service in 1999; and what on-going maintenance and testing costs will be associated with this system. [395]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotThe procurement cost of the vehicle launched scatterable anti-tank mine system due to enter service in 1999 is some £90 million. The costs of maintenance and support for its planned 20-year life is estimated at £55 million.