Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 November 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 19 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer (318 c356, 2 November 1998), if he will comment on the policy of the military garrision on the Falkland Islands not to purchase for its use mutton and lamb raised on the Falkland Islands. - Inc fact that will write when this review is completed in the New Year.

Answer: Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 2 November 1998, Official Report, column 356, if he will make a statement on the policy of the military garrision on the Falkland Islands not to purchase for its use mutton and lamb raised on the Falkland Islands. [58713] Mr. Spellar: Booker's decisions on sourcing products for use by the Armed Forces at home and overseas are based on my Department's requirement that they seek the best prices consistent with meeting our quality specification and assuring continuity of supply. We require them to look to buy British products wherever this cost is effective. I have asked by officials to review the arrangements for the supply of lamb to the Falklands Island Garrison. I shall write to the hon. Member when this review is completed in the New Year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58713; 319 c713W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Armed forces Falkland Islands Procurement Meat Military bases Sheep meat