§ Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what supplies his Department has of replacement components for the(a) SA80A2 and (b) L85; and what plans he has to replenish these supplies. [186640]
§ Mr. IngramThe SA80A2 family consists of the L85A2 Individual Weapon and the L86A2 Light Support Weapon. Stocks of consumables and repairable spare parts, sufficient to meet all operational and training requirements, are currently held in Ministry of Defence depots. Stock levels are regularly reviewed and replenished as necessary.