§ Lord Vivianasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many Challenger 2 tank air filters were used during Exercise Saif Sareea II; and how many are now held in stock. [HL1476]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)Approximately 600 Challenger 2 air filters were used on Exercise Saif Sareea II. Units are however in the process of recovering their assets following the exercise, so it is not possible to be precise.
As at 22 November, 433 air filters were held in storage depots and further stocks are being delivered on a weekly basis. Stocks are also held at unit level, although information on those holdings is not held centrally.