Written question asked by Jim Cousins (Labour) on Friday, 9 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 December 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Protective Armour

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many appliqué protective armour kits are available to protect troop carriers, logistic vehicles and patrol cars in Iraq;

Answer: [holding answer 15 December 2005]: To date, for operations in Iraq, there are 168 ballistic protection kits, which include ballistic floor covering, available for logistics vehicles. The Warrior armoured personnel carrier has bespoke fitted armour. However, a requirement for 99 sets of additional armoured protection has been met and a further 14 sets are on order. Appliqué protective armour kits are not being provided for the Snatch Land Rovers used for patrol duties as they have integral ballistic protection.

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