House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Armoured Cavalry Programme: Ajax Update
29 March 2022 · Ministry of Defence
Proposed by Jeremy Quin Con Horsham
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Key points
- Jeremy Quin provides an update on the Ajax equipment project within the Armoured Cavalry Programme.
- Clive Sheldon QC will lead an independent review to address health and safety concerns.
- The Ministry of Defence is conducting independent testing of headsets used in armoured vehicles.
Issue summary
Jeremy Quin provides an update on the Ajax equipment project within the Armoured Cavalry Programme, addressing health and safety concerns and mitigation efforts.
Action requested
The minister announces that Clive Sheldon QC will lead an independent follow-on lessons learned review, shares Terms of Reference with relevant committees, and continues work to resolve noise and vibration issues. The MOD is also conducting independent testing of headsets used in armoured vehicles.
Key facts
- £41bn investment in Army equipment over the next decade.
- Report from the MOD’s Director of Health, Safety and Environmental Protection published on 15 December.
- 20 recommendations made by the report with implementation underway.
- Of 310 people working with Ajax, thirteen have long-term noise exposure restrictions, five under specialist care for hearing issues, four discharged due to health grounds.
- Clive Sheldon QC leading an independent review on lessons learned.
- £5.5Bn firm price contract for the delivery of 589 vehicles.
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