SA80 (Hansard, 10 April 2002)

§ Mr. Jenkin
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects the SA80 to be readmitted to the NATO list of approved weapons. [46862]

§ Mr. Ingram
The modified SA80 was accepted as a NATO Nominated Weapon in March 2002.

§ Mr. Jenkin
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the requirements are for weapons to be admitted to the NATO list of approved weapons. [46863]

§ Mr. Ingram
There is no NATO list of approved weapons. There are, however, procedures by which NATO member nations may introduce a national or foreign weapon as a NATO Nominated Weapon.
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The procedures for introducing NATO Nominated Weapons are contained in the Manuals of Proof and Inspection Procedures for NATO Ammunition. I will write to the hon. Member providing details and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

§ Mr. Jenkin
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence by how much modifications to the SA80 went over the estimated cost. [46865]

§ Mr. Ingram
The approved cost limit of the SA80 modification programme is £92 million and spending is still within this level.