§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether defects have been found in Mk IV NBC suits supplied to the Armed Forces; and what inspections are routinely made. [91042]
§ Mr. IngramNo defect reports have been received regarding the Mk IV NBC suits supplied to the Armed Forces. There is no requirement to carry out routine inspections of the Mk IV NBC Suits, as they are vacuum-packed by the manufacturer for long-term storage. Units are responsible for ensuring the integrity of the packaging before they are issued.