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Written question asked by Alan Milburn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 December 1994. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 9 December 1994 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence;Defence Clothing and Textiles Agency

Question
How many ceremonial swords have been bought or repaired and at what cost during the last five years; and how many such swords are now in circulation in the armed forces. - Text of letter from Richard Kirby of Defence Clothing and Textiles Agency; including figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
251 c413-5W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Armed forces Costs Ceremonies Swords and daggers Uniforms
Contains statistics
Yes