§ Earl Attleeasked Her Majesty's Government:
On what date Ministers in the Ministry of Defence approved the adoption of 5.56 mm as the calibre of army rifle to replace the 7.62 mm self loading rifle. [HL4293]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanResearch is currently being undertaken in order to provide a detailed answer to this question and I will write to the noble Earl when this work is complete. A copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.