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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Thursday, 25 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 2024. It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 5 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


King's Guards and Royal Artillery: Uniforms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason his Department’s criteria for faux fur replacement for the (a) King’s Guard’s bearskin and (b) Royal Horse Artillery's busby caps are different.

Answer

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery soldiers’ busby is smaller and lighter than the King’s Guards ceremonial bearskin cap, and as such the faux fur replacement criteria differs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11494
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Furs Uniforms Royal Artillery King's guards
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk