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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 socks supplied for use by the Army are being modified for use by troops deployed to the Gulf.
Answer

Mr. Liddell-Grainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what socks supplied for use by the Army are being modified for use by troops deployed to the Gulf. [94102] Mr. Ingram:: A Warm Weather Sock, designed specifically for use in hotter climates, is being procured for troops deploying to the Gulf. None of the existing socks are being modified.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94102; 399 c67W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed forces Armed conflict Iraq Uniforms Iraq conflict
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk