Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 18 March 2025Answered: 24 March 2025

Asked by

Steve Yemm

LabourMansfield

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for the Armed Forces (Luke Pollard)

I fully agree with my hon. Friend and, on something as fundamental as body armour, we back our troops. I ordered immediate action to replace ECBA on the frontline, flying new body armour to units worldwide. Rapid testing of plates is under way. Our people should know that their safety matters to the Government, and we will act to keep them safe.