Written question asked by Lawrie Quinn (Labour) on Monday, 21 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2002. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 4 November 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, What measures his Department is taking to enhance opportunities within the engineering industry to enter into partnership development roles during the procurement of high-tech equipment and software for the armed forces. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Lawrie Quinn: To ask the Secretary for Defence, what measures his Department is taking to enhance opportunities within the engineering industry to enter into partnership development roles during the procurement of high-tech equipment and software for the armed forces. [76717] Mr. Hoon: The Ministry of Defence recognises that partnerships with industry in high-tech areas are crucial to military capability and to the UK Defence Industry. The Ministry of Defence has recently launched the "Towers of Excellence" and Defence Technology Centres. These are mechanisms for partnering with industry and academia in priority high technology areas. We are also taking steps, via the National Defence & Aerospace's Systems Panel, to ensure that Ministry of Defence and Department of Trade and Industry Science and Technology spending is fully co-ordinated.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 76717; 392 c54W;392 c53W
Session: 2001-02
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Armed forces Software Computers Defence equipment Joint ventures Engineering Procurement Ministry of Defence
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