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Written question asked by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 February 2010. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 1 February 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Uniforms

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps his Department has taken to expedite the issuing of Mk7 helmets to troops serving within theatre.
Answer

15,000 Mk7 helmets have been ordered, of which 5,000 were delivered to theatre last year. A further 7,000 will be delivered to theatre early this year.Helmets are a personnel issue item, so theatre stocks are continually replenished as service personnel return to the UK with their helmet at the end of their tour of duty.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
505 c42W; 314598
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Armed forces Uniforms
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk