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Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 January 2012. It was answered by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 January 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army: Uniforms

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the value is of the contract for the new multi-terrain pattern uniform for the British Army; and where that uniform is being manufactured.
Answer

The new multi-terrain pattern camouflage Personal Clothing System Combat Uniform (PCS CU) is being procured as part of a larger contract supplying a wide range of military clothing. The cost of providing the PCS CU to UK armed forces personnel is approximately £12 million in total. The new uniforms are being supplied by a UK company which has subcontracted manufacturing work to a company based in China.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89951; 538 c939-40W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Armed forces Army Uniforms
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk