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Firearms: Ammunition

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 March 2025UIN 35334

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many 5.56mm rifle rounds were manufactured in the UK (a) between 11 July 2023 and 4 July 2024 and (b) since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Maria Eagle

This information is being withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security.

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