§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to be in a position to make a statement about his evaluation of personal kit and clothing of the armed forces following experience in the Falkland Islands.
§ Mr. Ian StewartA substantial number of improvements to a wide range of personal kit and clothing are 359W currently being considered as a result of recent studies and post-Falklands reports. It is hoped that decisions on the way ahead should be reached this year.