Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 January 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 January 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the ROF sites that supply his Department; and what the length of contract is at each site.

Answer: Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the ROF sites that supply his Department; and what the length of contract is at each site. [88572] Mr. Ingram: The former Royal Ordnance Factories (now owned by RO Defence, within BAE Systems), which are involved in the supply of munitions to the Ministry of Defence are: Birtley, Bridgwater, Chorley, Glascoed and Radway Green. The MOD has a variety of contracts for the supply of munitions with RO Defence, most of which are covered by the MOD/ROD Framework Partnering Agreement. These contracts are not site specific, and it is for RO Defence to decide on the point of assembly and manufacture of components.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 88572; 397 c225W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Contracts Ammunition Procurement Location Ministry of Defence RO Defence
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