Clansman Radio Systems

HC Deb 23 October 2002 vol 391 cc347-8W

Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Clansman radio systems have been in operational service in each of the past five years. [76350]

Mr. Ingram

Clansman is a single system of seven radio variants. In total the system comprises almost 50,000 radios. Clansman user availability has, over the past five years, remained within agreed operational availability parameters.

Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if spare parts are being manufactured for Clansman radios; and if Clansman radio systems are cannibalised for spare parts. [76349]

Mr. Ingram

There are support contracts in place to provide the required range of spares, to ensure continued support to Clansman equipment. Where appropriate, Clansman equipment is cannibalised for spare parts.