Written question asked by Yasmin Qureshi (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 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 progress has been made in developing King’s Guard’s hats made of faux-fur.
- Answer
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The Department has not yet identified a synthetic alternative that meets the standards required to provide an effective replacement for bearskin ceremonial caps. However, the Ministry of Defence remains committed to finding a synthetic alternative and continues to welcome submissions of test results, from a testing house accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, on synthetic alternatives that meet our criteria for a suitable, affordable and sustainable alternative to bearskin caps.
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- 124524
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Furs Uniforms King's guards
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