Written question asked by Chris Evans (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 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 criteria he is using to measure the suitability of faux-fur alternatives to bearskin King's Guards caps.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence remains committed to using human made materials to replace natural fur where they provide a suitable, affordable and sustainable alternative. The Department 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.
There are five initial testing criteria; water absorption, water penetration, appearance, drying rate and compression.
However, the Department has not yet identified a synthetic alternative that meets the standards required to provide an effective replacement for bearskin ceremonial caps.
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- 27905
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Yes
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- Furs Uniforms King's guards
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