Written question asked by Lord Watts (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many camouflage combat garments have been supplied by the factory in China under the cut and sew contract; and what the timetable for the delivery of all camouflage garments under the contract is.

Answer: Mr. Watts: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many camouflage combat garments have been supplied by the factory in China under the cut and sew contract; and what the timetable for the delivery of all camouflage garments under the contract is. [223935] Mr. Ingram: To date a total of over 100,000 items have now been delivered by the cut and sew prime contractor, this includes over 40,000 items of combat clothing. Under this Enabling Arrangement, the contract delivery schedule is agreed on each Warrant as it is issued.

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