HC Deb 15 June 1972 vol 838 cc365-6W
51. Mr. Judd

asked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will undertake a study into the fire risks of modern naval uniforms made from synthetic fibres as compared with the older uniforms made from wool and of using synthetic materials in the fitting out of warships, respectively; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Kirk

No. Studies of the fire risks of synthetic materials which it is proposed to use in naval clothing or in fitting out of warships are already undertaken as part of the normal business of development and warship design.

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