HC Deb 15 October 2002 vol 390 c557W
Mr. Liddell-Grainger

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what type of ammunition has been imported to the UK for the use of the army, and at what cost, over the last 12 months. [73314]

Dr. Moonie

In the 12 months up to 26 July 2002, the following types of ammunition have been imported to the United Kingdom for the use of the military:

7.62mm BALL, 21mm ROCKET SYSTEM, 21mm TRAINING SYSTEM, 0.5 4B/IT,. 338 LAPUA, 12.7mm 4MP, 12.7mm 1MP, 5.56mm AP, 9mm MARKER, 66mm, GOALKEEPER MPDS, GOALKEEPER FMPDS. 9mm, 66mm,. 338m" and 14.5mm Artillery Training L21A I (Charge 2).

I am withholding information regarding the cost of importing this ammunition in accordance with Exemption 13 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.