§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he was first informed of defects in the small arms carried by British troops on active service in Kosovo. [104406]
§ Mr. SpellarThe SA80, carried by British troops on active service in Kosovo, is generally an effective weapon system and is currently planned to remain in service for the foreseeable future. We are, however, investigating potential improvements to the SA80 at present and I expect to receive recommendations in due course.