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Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 February 2024. It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Uniforms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 January 2023 to Question 10468 on Armed Forces: Uniforms, if his Department will end the sourcing of bearskin from Canada.

Answer

In the absence of an effective replacement, the Department will continue to purchase bearskin ceremonial caps made from pelts sourced from Canada, providing they are by-products of legal and licensed hunts and can continue to be imported into the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12283
Session
2023-24
Related items
Armed Forces: Uniforms
Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed forces Canada Furs Uniforms
Link
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