Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120799

Armed Forces: Protective Clothing

Tabled: 16 March 2026

Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will ensure that UK Armed Forces personnel in (i) Oman, (ii) Bahrain, (iii) Qatar and (iv) Cyprus are provided with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective kit.

Answer

Al Carns

The requirement for personal protective equipment, is reviewed based on operational circumstances. For reasons of safeguarding operational security, we will not comment further.