§ Lord Astor of Heverasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether funds have been set aside to cover expenses that will be incurred in the change of uniform and regimental embellishments by officers and senior non-commissioned officers in infantry regiments and bands affected by the implementation of the future army plan. [HL657]
§ Lord BachThe Ministry of Defence is still working through all of the consequences of recent announcements on the reorganisation of the infantry, including the implications for changes to uniforms and regimental embellishments. Consideration is already being given to amending contracts with clothing suppliers to ensure current stock levels are reduced in a timely manner. It is anticipated that overall costs should be modest and will be absorbed into in-year budgets as they occur.