Written question asked by Jim Cousins (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, who determines the (a) prices, (b) specifications and (c) standards of the items set out in the Al Yamamah contract; and by what procedures prices, specifications and standards are revised.

Answer: Mr. Cousins: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence who determines the (a) prices, (b) specifications and (c) standards of the items set out in the Al Yamamah contract; and by what procedures prices, specifications and standards are revised. [142584] Mr. Ingram: Al Yamamah is a Government-to- Government agreement. Its content and all revisions are negotiated and agreed between officials of the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabian Governments.

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