Written question asked by Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 3 February 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what uniform in addition to the standard issue is being ordered for use by troops deployed to the Gulf.

Answer: Mr. Liddell-Grainger: :To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when (1) he expects desert (a) jackets, (b) trousers, (c) boots and (d) helmets to be delivered to troops deployed to the Gulf. [94091] Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when the new uniforms are due to be delivered to troops deployed to the Gulf. [94100] Mr. Liddell-Grainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what uniform in addition to the standard issue is being ordered for use by troops deployed to the Gulf. [94101] Mr. Ingram: In addition to standard issue items, troops will be issued with a full desert ensemble (listed as follows) covering all required elements of head-to-toe protection. Service personnel are issued with the clothing appropriate to the environment in which they are required to deploy. Clothing: Desert Field Jacket (plus hood), Desert Lightweight Jacket and Trousers, Desert Hat, Face Veil, Sweat Rags, Warm Weather T-Shirt, Warm Weather Socks, and Desert Combat Boots. Nuclear: Biological and Chemical: Suits, Boots, Gloves, Canisters and Respirators. Enhanced Combat Body Armour: Cover, Filler and Plates. Other items: Operational Travel Bag, Lightweight Sleeping Bag, Cotton Sleeping Bag Liner, Personal Load Carriage Equipment Cover, Mk 6 Helmet Cover, Goggles, Sun Glasses, Sun Cream and Mosquito Net.

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