Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Jim McGovern (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 27 March 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Royal Regiment of Scotland (Kilts)

Question: I thank the Minister for his response and for the correspondence that he sent me on this matter. However, there remains considerable concern in Scotland that the new tartan might well be manufactured outwith Scotland, possibly in eastern Europe. On this, the very day before the official formation of the new Royal Regiment of Scotland, will the Minister assure the House that, just as Jersey potatoes must come from Jersey and Newcastle brown ale from Newcastle, the new Scottish tartan for the new Scottish regiment will be manufactured in Scotland?

Answer: I know that my hon. Friend is trying valiantly on this issue, but we are constrained by European regulation. [Interruption.] Perhaps I should explain that the current prime contractor for the kilts is based in England.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 444 c527
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Armed forces Army Scotland Uniforms Royal Regiment of Scotland Tartans
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk