Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the current availability of the L118 Light Gun.

The Ministry of Defence keeps the availability of the L118 Light Gun under regular review to ensure it continues to support the British Army’s operational commitments and training requirements. Through maintenance, engineering support, fleet management arrangements and close engagement with industry partners, work continues to sustain the Light Gun fleet and improve equipment availability.

For operational security reasons, the Department does not routinely disclose detailed equipment availability data.