To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment was made of the appropriateness of the Vector armoured vehicle for use in Afghanistan before its acquisition in 2006. (284853)

The Vector Light Protected Patrol Vehicle passed a variety of appropriate tests and trials prior to its entry into service to ensure it met the threat as it was assessed at the time. Due to the way that the threat has evolved since 2006, it is the intention to withdraw Vector from operations in Afghanistan .