Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress has been made by the British Army in redesigning uniform and body protection apparel to fit the anatomy of women.

Over recent years, the Army has undertaken significant work to improve the daily experience for servicewomen by providing more suitable uniform and body armour. Examples include the implementation of a professional sports bra ‘fit and issue’ service, the introduction of an improved fit for the Multi-Terrain Pattern Barrack Shirt and the provision of female-fitting combat footwear. The Army will continue to scope further opportunities to develop the suitability of uniform for servicewomen.

For the body armour aspect of the question, I refer the noble Baroness to the reply given by my hon. Friend, the Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Ms Eagle), in the House of Commons on 29 April 2025 to the hon. Member for Swindon North (Mr Stone) in response to Question 49080.