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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 30 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Firearms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L119A1 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.

Answer

I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55056
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Firearms
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk