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Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 April 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 April 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans there are for his position on the Royal Ordnance factory at Bishopton to be changed.
Answer

Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans there are for his position on the Royal Ordnance factory at Bishopton to be changed. [46426] Dr. Moonie: The Royal Ordnance factories passed into private ownership in April 1987. The Bishopton facility is now operated by Royal Ordnance Defence (ROD), which is owned by BAE Systems. Decisions on the future of ROD sites, including Bishopton, are a matter for the company.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
46426; 383 c21W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Ammunition Defence equipment Manufacturing industries RO Defence
Link
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