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Written question asked by Lord Watts (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004 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 his Department's decision to purchase combat clothing from China.
Answer

Mr. Watts: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his Department's decision to purchase combat clothing from China. [192619] Mr. Ingram: The Ministry of Defence is not directly purchasing combat clothing from China. The contract let in June 2004 for combat clothing and other items was awarded to a UK company. The selection of where manufacturing takes place is a commercial matter for the UK prime contractor.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
425 c1206W; 192619
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Contracts Armed forces Clothing Defence equipment China Procurement Uniforms
Link
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