Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 February 2025 to Question 33149 on Armed Forces: Protective Clothing, what the difference is in the level of protection between the Peltor ComTac XP/XPI ear defender and the General Service Peltor Ear Muff ear defender.
The technical specifications for both the Peltor ComTac XP/XPI and the General Service Peltor Ear Muff are broadly comparable with both offering similar attenuation across the frequency bands. Both items can be worn in conjunction with other hearing protection items.