Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 March 1996. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 March 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: When he expects to announce the contract for 81 mm mortar ammunition.

Answer: Mr. Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce the contract for 81 mm mortar ammunition.[22541] Dr. David Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to place an order to supply the Army with 81 mm mortar ammunition; and if he will make a statement.[22977] Mr. Arbuthnot: There are three separate tenders for 81 mm ammunition in progress. The high explosive and illuminating rounds are subject to competitive tendering and a non-competitive contract for the smoke round is presently being negotiated with Royal Ordnance. I expect the three contracts to be in place by the end of April.

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