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Armed Forces: Protective Clothing

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 March 2025UIN 34362

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which standard ear defenders are issued to the armed forces.

Answered by Maria Eagle

There is not a 'standard' ear defender that is issued throughout the British Armed Forces.

Due to the varying nature of environments and tasks that require a form of ear protection, Service personnel will be issued with ear defenders that have been assessed as the most appropriate for the situation.

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