Written question asked by Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 17 December 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 December 2018. It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Monday, 24 December 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Vehicles
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 14 December 2018 to Question 200133 on Armed Forces: Vehicles, whether Hexavalent Chromium is still being used in vehicle servicing by his Department; and on what date the decision was made to undertake that research.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to managing and reducing hazardous substances and restricted materials throughout the lifetime of equipment to reduce the risk of harm to both human health and the environment. However, Hexavalent Chromium is still used when necessary. The MOD has instigated testing and evaluation of chromate-free paint products since 2012. This research is due to finish in the first quarter of 2019.
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- Armed forces Paint Vehicles Chromium
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