HC Deb 03 May 1994 vol 242 c470W
Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will make a statement about the military value to RAF pilots of wearing leather jackets;

(2) how many leather jackets have been provided for RAF pilots and aircrew in the past two years; and at what cost;

(3) whether leather jackets are part of the uniform for RAF pilots and aircrew.

Mr. Hanley

Leather jackets are an optional item of dress and are of no direct military value to RAF pilots. They are not therefore provided at public expense.