To ask the Secretary of State for Defence where the Panther command and liaison vehicles are located; and (a) when and (b) where they will be deployed. (180035)

Around a third of the planned fleet of 401 Panther vehicles have been delivered to the Army. Panther vehicles are located at Ashchurch, Bordon and Bovington, where inspections and introductory and specialist training are being carried out. While training is ongoing, no decisions have been taken on when or where they will be deployed.