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Written question asked by Alison Seabeck (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2014. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Monday, 24 November 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Uniforms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the supply chain is of his Department's current waterproof provider; and in what locations those garments are manufactured.

Answer

The new Waterproof Garments contract, commonly known as the Taped Seam Contract, will include a design and development clause for future requirements.

Waterproof clothing is supplied to the Ministry of Defence, under the Waterproof Garments Contract, by ITURRI SA. The company currently manufactures the waterproof garments in Morocco and Vietnam. The cloth used in manufacture is sourced from Italy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
214440
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Uniforms
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk