Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 January 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
King's Guards: Uniforms
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the suitability of faux bear fur for the King's Guard's caps.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is open to considering the use of using human-made materials to replace natural fur items where they provide a suitable, affordable and sustainable alternative. As such we are prepared to assess accredited testing results of material to establish whether a synthetic alternative could meet the Department’s requirements for a replacement bearskin cap material.
However, to date, and to the Department’s knowledge, an alternative has yet to meet the standards required to provide an effective replacement for the bearskin ceremonial caps.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- 10427
- Session
- 2023-24
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- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Furs Uniforms King's guards
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