Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 January 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the contracts let to private contractors for the supply and support of UK troops in Iraq, stating in each case the nature and value of the contract; and if he will make a statement. - Ref to Exemption 7 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information. (Holding answer 19 January 2004).

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the contracts let to private contractors for the supply and support of UK troops in Iraq, stating in each case the nature and value of the contract; and if he will make a statement. [148004] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 19 January 2004]: I am withholding the information requested in accordance with Exemption 7 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information as it is commercial in confidence.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 416 c1247W; 148004
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Contracts Armed forces Iraq Private sector Peacekeeping operations Transport
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