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Written question asked by Nick St Aubyn (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2000. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2000 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 discussions he has held with the Secretary of State for Defence on the extent to which his procurement policies are open to competition. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. St. Aubyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has held with the Secretary of State for Defence on the extent to which his procurement policies are open to competition. [139559] Mr. Alan Johnson: My Department maintains a close dialogue with that of my right hon. Friend on the wider industrial implications of defence procurement decisions. This ensures that when individual decisions are made these implications are fully taken into account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
357 c736W; 139559
Session
1999-00
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Contracts Competition Defence equipment Procurement
Link
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