Written question asked by Lord Hampton (Crossbench) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 27 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Body Armour
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure the manufacture of body armour remains in the UK in order to safeguard resilience, jobs, and investment, in times of conflict.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence will procure body armour in accordance with the UK Procurement Act 2023. This allows for the encouragement of manufacturing in the UK while ensuring Service personnel have the protection they require and providing value for money for taxpayers.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL1984
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Armed forces Manufacturing industries Body armour
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- 2026-07-27 13:15:13 +0100
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