Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what penalties apply to companies awarded contracts to supply combat wear to his Department where the specifications are not met.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what penalties apply to companies awarded contracts to supply combat wear to his Department where the specifications are not met. [198380] Mr. Ingram: The Ministry of Defence has the right to reject any items, which do not meet the requirements of the specification. Should the contractor fail to rectify this failure the Department has the right to claim damages as allowable under law, purchase the items in default from an alternative source with the contractor paying any additional cost incurred by MOD and ultimately, should this failure continue, to terminate the contract.

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