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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 6 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Air Force: Uniforms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide information on the (a) number and (b) type of cold weather clothing in use with the Royal Air Force in the (i) current financial year and (ii) in each of the last 10 financial years.

Answer

All personnel are provided with appropriate clothing and personal equipment during pre-deployment preparation.

However, information regarding the amount and type of cold weather clothing is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116196
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Air force Uniforms
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk