Gas Masks

HC Deb 21 January 2003 vol 398 cc207-8W

Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether defects have been found in S10 gas masks supplied to armed forces units; and what inspections are routinely made.[91041]

Mr. Ingram

There have been no defects reported in relation to the S10 Respirator supplied to the armed forces. Units are required to carry out routine inspections at regular intervals and prior to operations.