Written question asked by Lord Watts (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 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, what assessment he has made of the possible impact on UK manufacturers of the decision to award the contract for combat clothing to China.
- Answer
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Mr. Watts: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the possible impact on UK manufacturers of the decision to award the contract for combat clothing to China. [193165] Mr. Ingram: The contract referred to has been awarded to a UK company, creating a small number of quality jobs and safeguarding approximately 40 other jobs. It is anticipated that further jobs will be created for UK staff during the life of the contract.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 425 c1207W; 193165
- Session
- 2003-04
- Subjects
- Contracts Armed forces Clothing Defence equipment China Procurement Uniforms
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