H&C lost the contract to supply the MOD a few years ago. There were a number of reasons which included the unit cost at approx £250+ a pair, and the inability to produce a boot that could be used in various environs - my understanding was that they were given a number of opportunities to provide alternative boots but never produced the goods. The alternative solutions, although not perfect, met the requirements for a number of different flying zones, met the various DefStans and for the same price 3 pairs of Belleville could be procured!