Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 February 1994. It was answered by Jonathan Aitken (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 February 1994 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Ministry of Defence

Question

What volume of uniforms, webbing, DPM's and other battledress and related equipment was declared surplus to requirements and disposed of to the Government of Iraq in the 10 years prior to Operation Desert Storm (a) comprising of a camouflage style appropriate for use in Northern Europe and (b) comprising of a camouflage style appropriate for use in the tropics or desert theatres of war.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

238 c381W;238 c382-3W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Armed forces Iraq-Kuwait conflict Uniforms