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Armed Forces: Protective Clothing

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 28 April 2025UIN 45199

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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