To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what system is used to ensure resupply of the combat 95 clothing system and other individual equipment in (a) Afghanistan and (b) Iraq. (162569)

The system, used in both operational theatres, for the re-supply of clothing and individual equipment is the GLOBAL Inventory Management System. When stock levels in theatre cannot meet demand GLOBAL is used to submit a replenishment demand back to the UK. Stock is then issued to theatre to satisfy the requirement.