Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has assessed the potential merits of donating used service personnel clothing to homelessness charities.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) gifting policy does not normally permit the donation of surplus assets.

The MOD receives many requests from individuals, charitable and other worthy organisations for the donation of surplus assets, but must ensure an even-handed approach is taken. It would be unfair to support one individual or organisation while refusing requests from others. Gifting to charities, voluntary groups, individuals or companies is therefore only considered by exception.