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, if he will list the overseas sources which will meet his Department's requirements for propellants following the closure of Royal Ordnance, Bishopton.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the overseas sources which will meet his Department's requirements for propellants following the closure of Royal Ordnance, Bishopton. [46427] Dr. Moonie: The Ministry of Defence places contracts with a prime contractor for the supply of whole munitions and the sourcing of components for those munitions, such as propellant, is a matter for the prime contractor. The MOD considers achieving value for the taxpayers' money, as well as security of supply, to be key criteria in the procurement of safe and reliable munitions for the armed forces. The MOD understands that Royal Ordnance Defence has entered into a long-term supply agreement for propellant with Nitrochemie AG of Germany.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 46427; 383 c21-2W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Ammunition Arms trade Defence equipment Imports Manufacturing industries Procurement RO Defence
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