Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Thursday, 24 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 June 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 June 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 the supply of cloth for tentage awarded to Seyntex in 2001; and what specifications on quality were included in the invitation to tender. (Info in Library Dep 04/1364).

Answer: Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the supply of cloth for tentage awarded to Seyntex in 2001; and what specifications on quality were included in the invitation to tender. [181298] Mr. Ingram :[holding answer 29 June 2004]: Seyntex NV is responsible for the supply of cloth used in the tents supplied to the Department under the terms of a contract placed in 2001. The Invitation to Tender included the detailed specification required for both fabric and manufacture and also specified the Quality Assurance conditions to be applied. A copy of these will be placed in the Library of the House.

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