Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 February 2003. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 February 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether (a) desert T-shirts, (b) shower bags and (c) mosquito nets are part of standard equipment issued to Royal Engineers on deployment to the Gulf.

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether (a) desert T-shirts, (b) shower bags and (c) mosquito nets are part of standard equipment issued to Royal Engineers on deployment to the Gulf. [97299] Dr. Moonie: Warm weather T-shirts are part of the desert clothing ensemble being supplied to all service personnel deploying in support of Operation Telic. Shower bags are not part of the standard personal equipment issued to service personnel, but will be available as required. Mosquito nets will be issued as personal equipment when required.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 97299; 399 c634W;399 c632W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Defence Armed conflict Iraq Equipment Protective clothing Uniforms Iraq conflict
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk