asked Her Majesty's Government:

What assessment they have made of the operational effectiveness of the personal load carrying equipment issued to British soldiers; and what plans they have to replace or upgrade it.[HL6818]

The operational effectiveness of the personal load carriage equipment (PLCE) issued to the UK Armed Forces is continually assessed as new equipments are added or integrated into the existing system. Future requirements forland forces are currently being assessed as part of project PECOC (personal equipment and common operational clothing).