Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Friday, 23 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy for troops engaged in (a) expeditionary and (b) peacekeeping operations to be issued with sets of enhanced body armour as part of their personal equipment.

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make it his policy for troops engaged in (a) expeditionary and (b) peacekeeping operations to be issued with sets of enhanced body armour as part of their personal equipment. [151358] Mr. Ingram: United Kingdom armed forces deploying on peace support operations already routinely receive Enhanced Combat Body Armour (ECBA). The policy for the issue of ECBA to UK servicemen and women prior to their deployment to operational theatres is under review.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 417 c746W;417 c745W; 151358
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Armed forces Defence equipment Protection Protective clothing Safety measures Uniforms Body armour
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk