§ David BurnsideTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the availability of(a) boots and (b) protection goggles to members of the armed forces who are stationed in the Gulf. [103134]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 17 March 2003]: There are sufficient quantities of both desert boots and protection goggles available for all personnel expected to fulfil a combat role in the Gulf.