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Written question asked by Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 7 December 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 December 2018. It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Friday, 14 December 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Vehicles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department has used paint containing (a) hexavalent chromium and (b) chromium VI in servicing vehicles.

Answer

Hexavalent chromium, which is also known as chromium VI, has been used by the Ministry of Defence in vehicle servicing. Research, concluding in early 2019, is currently being undertaken to investigate alternatives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
200133
Session
2017-19
Related items
Armed Forces: Vehicles
Monday, 24 December 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed forces Paint Vehicles Chromium
Link
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