Vol. 501 No. 2
209 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the expenditure on purchases of uniforms for the Army, FCA and Naval Service in the years 1997 and 1998; and if he will provide a breakdown of items supplied and the cost in this regard. [5056/99]
The expenditure on purchase of uniforms for the Army, FCA and Naval Service in 1997 and 1998 was as follows:
|
Army |
FCA |
NavalService |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
1997 |
1,110,000 |
328,000 |
140,000 |
|
1998 |
1,016,000 |
397,000 |
76,000 |
|
Item |
Cost |
|
£ |
|
|
Beret |
6.50 |
|
Boots |
29.00 |
|
Boots Operational |
60.00 |
|
Shirts |
7.50 |
|
Shoes |
44.00 |
|
Socks |
2.50 |
|
Sweaters |
24.00 |
|
Combat Uniforms |
110.00 |
|
Item |
Cost |
|
£ |
|
|
SD No 1 (Army-FCA) |
85.00 |
|
SD No 1 Navy |
105.00 |
|
Suits Waterproof |
105.00 |
|
Trousers Working Dress |
21.75 |
|
Blouses |
7.50 |
|
Overalls |
35.00 |
|
Caps Naval Service |
20.00 |
|
Boots Naval Service |
43.00 |
|
Gloves Leather |
11.00 |
|
Gloves Woollen |
2.40 |
|
Overcoat – Army |
72.00 |
|
Overcoat – Navy |
128.00 |
