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Armed Forces: Protective Clothing

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 March 2025UIN 36209

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 February 2025 to Question 33149 on Armed Forces: Protective Clothing, what the difference is in the level of protection between the Peltor ComTac XP/XPI ear defender and the General Service Peltor Ear Muff ear defender.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The technical specifications for both the Peltor ComTac XP/XPI and the General Service Peltor Ear Muff are broadly comparable with both offering similar attenuation across the frequency bands. Both items can be worn in conjunction with other hearing protection items.

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