Written questions

King's Guards: Uniforms

Commons · Question 27905 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Chris Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria he is using to measure the suitability of faux-fur alternatives to bearskin King's Guards caps.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 16 Sep 2026

The Ministry of Defence remains committed to using human made materials to replace natural fur where they provide a suitable, affordable and sustainable alternative. The Department continues to welcome submissions of test results, from a testing house acc...