HL Deb 09 March 1999 vol 598 c15WA
The Earl of Denbigh

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many vehicle tow ropes, NATO stock number 6MT11 2540 99 881 2893 or equivalent, have been issued to Army units in each of the last five years; and what is their unit cost. [HL1094]

The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Gilbert)

The numbers and unit cost of vehicle tow ropes issued to the Army was:

  1. (a) FY 1995–96: 605 issued Unit cost (£47.50 (£48.35 from 17 January 1996)
  2. (b) FY 1996–97: 121 issued Unit cost £48.35 (£49.76 from 26 February 1997)
  3. (c) FY 1997–98: 465 issued Unit cost £49.76 (£44.00 from 7 January 1998)
  4. (d) FY 1998–99: 846 issued Unit cost £44.00 (£45.25 from 17 August 1998).