§ Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many inflatable tanks have been(a) stolen and (b) lost in each year since 1991; what the replacement value is of each lost tank; and what steps he has taken to improve protection measures for inflatable tanks. [78653]
§ Dr. MoonieThere are no records of this type before 1997. Only one tank has been lost since then, on 28 October 2002 due to very high winds, which exceeded tolerances recommended by the manufacturers. These tolerances will be re-emphasised to personnel but protection measures are otherwise considered adequate.
The replacement cost of a single inflatable tank depends upon the model and its accessories and can vary from £8,000 to £14,000.