Written question asked by David Laws (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 June 2007. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.
Al Yamamah Project
- Question
- To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which aspects of the financial arrangements relating to the Al Yamamah defence contract fell to be approved by his Department since May 1997; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Treasury’s involvement was concerned with the accounting and budgeting arrangements for the management fee received by the Ministry of Defence from the Saudi Arabian Government. The fee covers the costs of the UK Government’s involvement in the Al Yamamah programme. The Treasury reviews such arrangements to ensure that they are in accordance with the principles of Government Accounting.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 462 c362W; 144254
- Session
- 2006-07
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- Subjects
- Saudi Arabia BAE Systems
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