Written question asked by David S Borrow (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 January 2000. It was answered by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour) on Monday, 24 January 2000 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 future of Royal Ordnance. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figure and ref to 341 c467-8W, 21 December 1999.

Answer: Mr. Borrow: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future of Royal Ordnance. [104551] Mr. Kilfoyle: As I announced on 21 December 1999, Official Report, column 467W, we have entered into a long term partnering arrangement with Royal Ordnance for the supply of a wide range of ammunition products from Royal Ordnance. The arrangement, which is initially for 10 years, will provide Royal Ordnance with a stable workload worth some £100 million per year. It will provide value for money for the taxpayer by establishing a stable base from which Royal Ordnance can invest and restructure for the future.

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