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Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 May 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the flame-retardant properties of Royal Marines' uniforms.
Answer

Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the flame-retardant properties of Royal Marines' uniforms. [112260] Mr. Ingram: The standard issue uniform for the Royal Marines is the tri-service Combat Soldier 95 (CS95) or, if deployed in desert climates, its desert pattern equivalent. Neither has flame-retardant properties as Operational Analysis shows that the soldier on the battlefield faces a minimal risk from burn injuries.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112260; 405 c157W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Uniforms Marines
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk