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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Gerry Steinberg (Labour), on Tuesday, 4 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 27 members in total.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PROCUREMENT POLICIES

That this House questions the wisdom of the Ministry of Defence's procurement policies, as it has been revealed that during the major hostilities in Iraq, the Swiss Government refused to honour an ammunition contract seemingly for political reasons and suspended deliveries which could have had horrific consequences; and therefore believes that any such contracts for vital equipment and goods needed by British forces, which would be used during times of conflict, should in future be supplied by British companies wherever possible.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PROCUREMENT POLICIES (1120A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by John McWilliam (primary, Labour) and tabled on Monday, 10 May 2004. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
Line 4, after 'consequences'; insert 'recalls that during the previous Gulf War the Belgian government refused to supply FHYO heavy artillery rounds which had previously been manufactured in the Royal Ordnance factory in Birtley;'

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1120 
1120A1 
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Contracts Ammunition Defence equipment Iraq Procurement Switzerland
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk