Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action is being taken to prosecute Alvis plc for the payment made to Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana in connection with the contract with the Indonesian Government to supply Scorpion armoured fighting vehicles; and if she will make a full statement.

Answer: Mr. Meacher: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action is being taken to prosecute Alvis plc. for the £16.5 million payment made to Siti Hardiyanti ("Futut") Rukmana in order to secure the contract from the Indonesian Government to supply Scorpion armoured fighting vehicles; and if she will make a full statement. [220538] Mr. Alexander: It has not proved possible to respond to my hon. Friend in the time available before Prorogation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1610W;432 c1605-6W; 220538
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Contracts Corruption Arms trade Armoured fighting vehicles Prosecutions Public service Indonesia Alvis
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