Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the (a) timely delivery and (b) quality of Challenger 2 hulls to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land for upgrade to Challenger 3 specification.

As with all Government Furnished Equipment, timely delivery and quality are closely monitored. Defence Equipment and Support works with industry partners to ensure performance through routine day-to-day engagement and regular programme reviews.