Written question asked by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 November 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of armed services uniforms are currently supplied by companies operating (a) offshore and (b) in Britain. - Inc figs (holding answer 9 November 1998).

Answer: Mr. Alan Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of armed services uniforms are currently supplied by companies operating (a) offshore and (b) in Britain. [58784] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 9 November 1998]: The information is not available in the form requested. It is possible, however, to give information on the total value of current contracts that have been placed centrally for clothing worn by members of the armed services. The total value of such contracts as at 6 November 1998 is £164.5m. Of these, contracts to the value of £120.63m have been placed with UK firms. The value of contract with UK firms where the work is carried out overseas, including by overseas sub- contractors, is £43.17m.

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