§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what additional expenditure there has been to provide load masters on RAF C103Js with protective headgear; and if he will make a statement. [71714]
§ Dr. MoonieWhen deployed on operational duties, load masters on the RAF C103J aircraft are issued with either the Mk 4A/4 or Mk 4B/4L flying helmet. For head protection, these helmets are standard inventory items and have not resulted in additional expenditure for the C103J.