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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 5 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 September 2022. It was answered by Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 September 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ajax Vehicles: Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 19 May 2022, HCWS42, on Ajax Update, whether any further individuals working with Ajax have had long term restrictions on noise exposure recommended, beyond the 13 previously confirmed.

Answer

As at 22 June, of the 310 personnel identified as working with Ajax there has been no further increase to the number of individuals with long-term restrictions employment, under specialist care or medically discharge due to noise from those reported in the statement provided by the then Minister for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin MP, on 19 May 2022, HCWS42.

I will continue the commitment of my predecessor to update the House on the number of personnel affected by noise and vibration and on the progress of the Ajax programme and will give a statement to the House in the near future.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47349
Session
2022-23
Related items
Ajax Update
Thursday, 19 May 2022
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Noise Testing Ajax vehicles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk