Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 23 January 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the security of supply for armed forces equipment and munitions should forces be committed to military action in Iraq.

Answer: Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the security of supply for armed forces equipment and munitions should forces be committed to military action in Iraq. [92035] Mr. Ingram: Security of supply is one of the many factors taken into account in the procurement of equipment and munitions. We maintain a close dialogue with our key contractors and international partners to ensure the early identification of any difficulties that may arise so that we can address them accordingly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 92035; 398 c449W;398 c447W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Ammunition Armed forces Armed conflict Deployment Defence equipment Iraq Procurement Security Iraq conflict
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