Armed Forces: Protective Clothing
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effectiveness of the Tactical Hearing Protection System in reducing hearing loss amongst service personnel.
Answered by Maria Eagle
As part of the procurement process for Tactical Hearing Protection System (THPS) the Defence Equioment and Support Delivery Team conducted independent testing to confirm the Original Equipment Manufacturer noise attenuation data. This information forms part of the THPS Safety and Environmental Safety Case Report, which is reviewed every three years.
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