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Armed Forces: Protective Clothing

Asked by Matt VickersConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 December 2025UIN 97615

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to accelerate the rollout of new personal protective equipment for frontline personnel.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The safety of our personnel is our top priority. Our deployed personnel are in possession of the protective equipment that they require for their roles. The Department continues to explore new technologies and options to ensure that issued protective equipment is evolving.

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